Thomas Tuchel to select first England squad from 55-strong long list

England play Albania and Latvia in World Cup qualifiers later this month.

Thomas Tuchel is preparing to name his first England squad. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Thomas Tuchel has compiled a long list of 55 players from which he will name his first England squad next week.

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel has spoken to each player individually since he officially took over from Gareth Southgate on January 1.