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Tuchel: England may pick lower division players
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would never rule out selecting players from lower divisions for the Nations League.
In brief
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would never rule out selecting players from lower divisions for the Nations League. England manager Thomas Tuchel would not rule out selecting players from lower divisions for the Nations League if Manchester City is punished for financial breaches. Originally reported by BBC…
Tuchel on England squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would never rule out selecting someone playing outside the top flight for England if Manchester City is punished for financial breaches.
Manchester City guilty verdict
Manchester City was found guilty by an independent commission of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
City's appeal against verdict
Manchester City denies guilt and has appealed against the verdict, claiming the ruling contains clear material errors of law, principle and fact.
“clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe”
Potential sanctions for City
Potential punishments for Manchester City include expulsion from the league, points deductions and fines.
England squad composition
All 24 current England players compete in top leagues, though James Trafford played in the Championship with Burnley in 2025 and Sam Johnstone represented England while playing in the Championship for West Brom in 2021.
Tuchel on City verdict impact
Tuchel says the City verdict is a big topic in the England camp, with players discussing it but no need for his input.
“big subject”
The headline
England manager Thomas Tuchel would not rule out selecting players from lower divisions for the Nations League if Manchester City is punished for financial breaches.
