Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England ’s new head coach. The 51-year-old German added it was one of the reasons he insisted the job title in his 18-month contract was that of head coach and not manager.

The new England manager is getting 60 days with his players before the World Cup starts next June - he is quickly getting to work

Tuchel believes it is unfair to burden himself and his players with issues outside football at the World Cup and said they should be allowed to "make the best" of what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity without being "punished" for their views on issues outside the game.