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Thomas Tuchel's first assignment! England's new manager to begin scouting work at Tottenham vs Newcastle in Premier League showdown

<p>Having officially started his tenure as England’s head coach on January 1, Tuchel is wasting no time as he prepares for his first competitive matches in March. The match between Tottenham and Newcastle offers Tuchel a prime opportunity to assess several English players who<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/we-will-make-the-players-shine-thomas-tuchel-outlines-how-he-wants-his-england-side-to-play/blt321039f0ee9dd1d3" target="_blank"> could feature prominently in his plans</a>. Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are all likely to participate in the high-stakes encounter.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham's manager, weighed in on Tuchel's planned attendance, expressing optimism about the spectacle his team could offer.</p><p>"Maybe Thomas just wants to see a good game," he told reporters. "He's heard good things about us, so you never know. Hopefully, we put on a show. I don't think that really factors into players' motivations. I'm pretty sure even if Thomas wasn't there and the players played well he would find out about it. Hopefully, he gets a nice seat and enjoys the spectacle."</p>

WHAT POSTECOGLOU SAID

<p>As Tuchel transitions into his first role as a national team coach, he has further bolstered his support team. In addition to assistant coach Anthony Barry, who joined in October, the German tactician has brought in<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-chelsea-goalkeeper-coaches-thomas-tuchel-england-manager/bltf2e3683c258f772b" target="_blank"> Hilario and James Melbourne from Chelsea</a>, while Nicolas Mayer worked with him at Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Tuchel’s appointment heralds a fresh chapter for England, with expectations high for the German manager to build on Gareth Southgate’s legacy. Known for his tactical acumen and ability to get the best out of his players, Tuchel’s early scouting efforts underscore his dedication to shaping a competitive England squad. His first official assignment will be against Albania and Latvia on March 21 and 24 at Wembley in the World Cup qualifiers. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Thomas Tuchel's first assignment! England's new manager to begin scouting work at Tottenham vs Newcastle in Premier League showdown | Goal.com

Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance during the Tottenham vs Newcastle Premier League showdown as the new England boss begins his scouting work.

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