Tuchel open to picking players outside Premier League for England

England manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated he would consider selecting players who are not part of the Premier League for their respective clubs, as Manchester City faces potential sanctions over financial breaches. The independent commission found the club guilty of violating Premier League regulations from 2009-10 to 2017-18, with possible penalties including points deductions, fines, or even expulsion from the Premier League.

Despite the uncertainty, Tuchel emphasized that a player's league status would not disqualify them from being part of the England national team. He stated that he would always aim to field the best possible team for every match, regardless of the player's league standing. Tuchel's comments come as England prepares to face Croatia in a Nations League match, with several squad members, including those from lower divisions, having been included in previous squads without playing in the Premier League.