Thomas Tuchel has once again shown why he’s one of the boldest minds in football. After England’s 5-0 demolition of Serbia in Belgrade, the coach made it crystal clear: no one is guaranteed a place in his XI, no matter how big the name.
The spotlight belonged to Morgan Rogers, who thrived in the No 10 role with a swagger that had Roy Keane drawing comparisons to Paul Gascoigne.
His flick to set up Noni Madueke’s goal was pure artistry the kind of moment England fans have craved for years. Rogers started ahead of Eberechi Eze, with Morgan Gibbs-White waiting in the wings, while Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden sat out due to fitness issues.
Tuchel’s approach is refreshing. Instead of building the team around a couple of “untouchables,” he’s creating a system where competition drives excellence.
“If a big player misses out, we need to have solutions,” Tuchel said. And against Serbia, England looked like a team full of solutions hungry, balanced, and united.
It’s this fearless mindset that makes Tuchel’s England feel different. The days of panic when Beckham or Rooney faced injury are long gone.
Now, it’s about depth, trust, and the collective. The real show is only just beginning, as Tuchel’s England: The Real Show Begins captures perfectly.
For once, it feels like England aren’t chasing heroes. They’re building one.
