Head of Communications at the British High Commission-Ghana, Ryan Wilson, believes Thomas Tuchel’s time as manager of England’s National Men’s Football Team has been marked by players getting called to the national team based on form rather than reputation.
He said this in an exclusive interview with Citi Sports in the wake of the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that had England get drawn in Group L with Ghana, Croatia and Panama.
“He’s-Tuchel- done a really good job from what I can see of trying different people in different positions to really figure out who he favours.”
Head of Communications for British High Commission, Ghana Ryan Wilson
“He seems to be a person that rewards form rather than reputation and we’ve seen that.”
Morgan Rogers of England controls the ball under pressure from Liam Cullen of Wales. during the International Friendly between England and Wales (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
“I think we’ve seen that with Morgan Rogers being selected ahead of Jude Bellingham really shows that so he has a few more months to play around with that…I’m sure that by the time he-Tuchel- gets to the World Cup, we will be as prepared as we can be” Ryan Wilson said.
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of England look on during a training session (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)Jude Bellingham of England in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between England and Serbia (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
