Thomas Tuchel admits it will be a difficult four-month break from England squad

England won all eight Group K games and kept eight clean sheets.

Thomas Tuchel says he will miss his squad ahead of a four-month break (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Tuchel says his first year in the England job has been a “pure pleasure” and almost got emotional saying goodbye to a group he loves for four months.

Gareth Southgate’s successor began his reign with a 2-0 win against Albania and 2025 ended in Tirana with the same scoreline as they wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualification campaign.