ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Elliot Anderson about his links to Manchester City.
midfielder is one of the hottest assets on the market this summer, and is wanted chiefly by and .
Thomas Tuchel has spoken of Elliot Anderson’s links to Man City Credit: Getty
Tuchel said Anderson was coping well with the pressure Credit: Getty
that was rejected by Forest.
Anderson, 23, is in camp with Tuchel’s Three Lions squad ahead of their World Cup opener against , and is set to start in midfield.
Tuchel spoke of the bids and how Anderson is coping with the pressure after ‘s 3-0 win over in their final warm-up game.
He said: “He’s a top player. There’s nothing more to say, he’s the full package.
The bid? No comment. He seems not affected. I won’t speak to him about it. My assistant coach spoke with him about it but I won’t.
“It should push him because it’s proof of what he’s capable to do and what level he can perform.
“At the moment, it seems like a push for him. Even if a transfer is completed, hopefully he stays the same person.
“Hopefully he just stays the same – a humble, determined, hungry player. Absolutely, he is very level-headed.
“I hope it boosts his confidence (if it happens). I don’t want to go into it too much if it’s a boost or not a boost – what I see on the training pitch is no distractions, full commitment, that’s what comes from him.”
Anderson looks set to go to the Etihad following the departure of and boss .
Where to buy England's 2026 World Cup kits
ENGLAND are dreaming of World Cup glory in North America this summer.
And you can show your support for Thomas Tuchel’s men by wearing the new Nike kits.
The white home jersey and red away strip were unveiled and went on sale in March.
England home and away kits can be purchased online at the England Store .
The AeroFIT kits cost £134.99 for adults, while the Stadium kit costs £89.99.
A full kids’ kit – shirt, shorts, socks – costs £54.99.
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New World Cup 2026 rules
FIFA confirmed several new rules coming into play for the World Cup 2026.
They are:
- Outfield players cannot go to technical areas while goalkeeper getting treatment
- Five-second countdowns for goal-kicks and throw-ins
- Ten-second substitutions – or else one-minute sub entry delay
- One minute off field after outfield players get treatment
- Three-minute hydration breaks in each half
- VAR can intervene over fouls before ball in play for goals, penalties and disciplinary sanctions
- VAR can correct wrongly-awarded yellow cards and corners
- Red cards for covering mouth in confrontational talk
- Red cards for walking off pitch in protest
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