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Boss Tuchel going back to the future
Irish Daily Mirror
|June 04, 2025
FOR the vast majority of Gareth Southgate's reign, England's first choice back four was set in stone.
Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were the foundations upon which his team was built.
Yet now, arguably the biggest challenge facing Thomas Tuchel (inset) is mounting a case for the defence - and rebuilding a back line which is capable of winning the World Cup.
There could also be pressure on Jordan Pickford for the first time since he was established as England's No.1 more than seven years ago.
Burnley's James Trafford is emerging as a serious long-term alternative as goalkeeper behind what is almost certain to be a new-look back four by next summer's World Cup in the United States.
This story is from the June 04, 2025 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.
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