Rogers: Boss already making his presence felt

VILLA forward Morgan Rogers says Thomas Tuchel's “aura” could help fire England to World Cup glory next year.

- JONATHAN VEAL

Tuchel, who began work as Gareth Southgate's successor in January, met up with his players for the first time on Monday ahead of qualifiers against Albania tonight and Latvia on Monday, both at Wembley.

The German held a team meeting where he outlined his mission for glory in North America next summer and Rogers said he has never worked with a manager with such presence.

“When I met him his aura and demeanour, it’s hard to describe but he has that level of confidence, that level of respect already,” he said. “The presence is a bit different. Certain managers have different ways about them. Certainly his aura is one I've not experienced before.