Lee Carsley lifts lid on Thomas Tuchel debrief as FA spared embarrassing situation

Thomas Tuchel will be given a full debrief by Lee Carsley before he starts as boss on January 1.

Carsley will carry on in the interim role and do a full, detailed report on the camp and the last two Nations League fixtures with and

Carsley said: “I think it’s important that we debrief properly, the three camps rather than just being a bit reactive just on results. It’s the whole experience.

“We will collate our thoughts together, along with the rest of the players in terms of handing over something he can read and look through that’s valuable. And then we’ll step back to support him.”

Carsley is not even sure whether he will meet Tuchel in person but wants to have those conversations before the new boss takes charge.

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The Association have been spared an embarrassing situation with the permanent manager yet to be in place because the next big date in the diary, the World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich on Friday, December 13, will be remote.

FIFA have yet to divulge all details but it will not the traditional draw where managers are expected to attend. Instead, FIFA have done the last few events from a studio with a few talking heads while there is also a FIFA congress that week for football bigwigs.

England have gained promotion back to Nations League Group A which means they are spared a play-off in March and their World Cup qualifying campaign could start in the next international camp.

England’s fixtures will depend on whether they get a four or five team qualifying group but planning next year is made a lot easier after they won their Nations League Group.

It could free up time next June for two friendlies in the United States with the USA and Mexico potential opponents while the three autumn camps in 2025 will be around World Cup qualifying.

Tuchel will pick his first squad next March but will start work at the turn of the year as he will scout games, monitor players and get his feet under the table at the FA.

Dates

World Cup qualifying draw

December 13

Thomas Tuchel takes over as England boss

January 1 2025

Next international break

March 17 2025

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