Thomas Tuchel has opened the door for Max Dowman to gatecrash the England World Cup squad, saying the Arsenal prodigy’s youth ought not to be a barrier

Thomas Tuchel's expanded England squad offers hope to forgotten men but shows problems before the World Cup, writes Phil McNulty.

Thomas Tuchel has opened the door for Max Dowman to gatecrash the England World Cup squad, saying the Arsenal prodigy’s youth ought not to be a barrier

Decision to essentially name two squads featuring 35 players overall is the ‘least messy’ solution and offers the best chance to assess fringe players