Tuchel’s first England squad could be the most eagerly-anticipated announcement for years; perhaps the most unpredictable, too, given, while Gareth Southgate had the occasional tendency to surprise and axe big names, many of his selections were familiar and Lee Carsley borrowed heavily from his Under-21 team.

The 27-year-old is hoping to be involved when Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. "I have spoken [to Tuchel]," said Henderson, after Saturday's 1-0 win against Ipswich. "He texted me before the game. Obviously, that's nice to know that he is watching.

Thomas Tuchel texted four England players telling them he was watching their Premier League game as a major hint has been dropped ahead of this week's squad announcement. Tuchel has been tasked with leading a new England era after replacing Gareth Southgate.

Predicting Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad - including five new faces and two huge recalls - Tuchel is preparing to name his squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia

Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad on Friday – with four Crystal Palace players well-placed to be included. A new era for the Three Lions is about to begin with Tuchel set to make his debut in the dugout on March 21 in a World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley.

Dean Henderson revealed he and three of his Crystal Palace teammates received messages from England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Tuchel has been visiting grounds up and down the country and compiling a 55-man long-list of players he is keeping tabs on, as he prepares to name his first England squad on Friday.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has spoken to more than 50 players as he prepares to name his first squad next week. Tuchel officially started his role in charge of the England men’s team at the beginning of January and has spent his first three months travelling to matches and building a rapport with those who will be considered for selection.

Thomas Tuchel has already made his feelings clear on Marcus Rashford playing for England ahead of naming his first squad since his appointment. Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate as England coach and names his first squad next Thursday ahead of World Cup qualifiers this month.