THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s,hoping to sparka golden yearending in World Cup glory.
The senior boss jets in from the in America to watch the Young Lions in tomorrow’sEuros final against his home nation .
has backed this crop to kick off a new Golden Generation with a second straight title in Slovakia.
U21s boss Carsley said: “The travelarrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He’s been a great support for myself.
“He’s very interested in the players, he’s committed to the Under-21s.
“He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer.
“We’ll look forward to having him here. I’ve not known him long but he’s a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here.
“He’s been there whenever I’ve needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We’ve got agood relationship.”;
On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: “It helps that they’ve got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I’ve got a lot of belief in them.
“They’re an exciting team, they’ve grown as the tournament’s gone on.
“Hopefully they get what they deserve.”;
SunSport exclusively revealed senior German boss is to attend.
Now is following suit after leavingFlorida.
Tuchel was Stateside to watch but has now boarded a flight and is travelling back across the pond.
Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at in 2023, in the VIP seats at the Narodny Futbalovy Stadion.
Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer’s World Cup there.
England captain said: “I didn’t know hewas coming. If he does it’d be extra motivation for the lads to win.”;
’s star, 22, has no problem missing the Club World Cup. He said: “It’s a tough one to answer — but I do not regret my decision at all.
“I’m happy, I’m here and my focus is now on this, it’s not on the Club World Cup.
“The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.”;
