When you read between the lines it becomes glaringly obvious.
Thomas Tuchel’s latest messaging is about England having “14 potential starters.” Blimey, if England can start with three extra players then they really will win the World Cup.
No, what Tuchel surely means is that England have got eight nailed-on starters and six vying for three positions. Right-sided centre half. Left wing. And the No10 role. A total of 14 ready to start.
It is John Stones v Ezri Konsa for a place alongside Marc Guehi. A straight shoot-out between Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon on the left.
