Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
Summary
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the condition of the pitch for their friendly match against New Zealand will not change which players he selects. England will play two warm-up games in the US before the World Cup starts on June 11, and Tuchel said captain Harry Kane is in excellent shape and ready to play.Key Facts
- The friendly against New Zealand will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, which recently had grass laid over its usual artificial surface.
- Tuchel acknowledged concerns about the pitch but stated it will not affect player selection.
- England have no injury concerns ahead of their warm-up matches.
- England will also play Costa Rica on June 10 before the World Cup begins on June 11.
- Some Arsenal players are missing from training due to the Champions League final.
- Additional players from the Premier League and other clubs have joined the training squad to increase numbers.
- Harry Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich last season and is expected to be a key player for England.
- Tuchel plans to manage Kane’s playing time carefully during the friendlies but will rely on him if games are close.
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