Thomas Tuchel is ready to consider Manchester City players for the England national team, regardless of whether the club drops to the Championship.
The national team manager has made it clear that the league's status won't automatically disqualify talent.
This discussion comes in light of Manchester City facing potential sanctions resulting from investigations into alleged financial fair play breaches. Among the possible scenarios being considered is a relegation to the second tier of English football.
When quizzed about the possibility of selecting City players in the scenario they play in the Championship, Tuchel didn't dismiss the idea outright.
“That possibility is always there. I will always strive to pick the best players for camp, a specific match, and tournament. I will never exclude players just because they’re not playing in their country’s top division,” the coach stated.
However, the German reiterated that the final decision would depend on the specific circumstances.
“Each case needs to be assessed individually,” Tuchel added.
