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Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice problem and takes aim at Cole Palmer
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German football manager (born 1973)
Thomas Tuchel is a German professional football manager and former player who is the manager of the England national team.
More on Wikipedia ↗English footballer (born 1999)
Declan Rice is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Known for his versatility, stamina, ball-carrying and tackling, he is considered one of the best midfielders in the world.
More on Wikipedia ↗English footballer (born 2002)
Cole Jermaine Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. He is known for his dribbling, shooting and passing ability.
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Cole Palmer has missed six of Thomas Tuchel’s eight England camps as manager, making only three appearances across the two camps he did attend. Tuchel was asked directly whether Palmer lacks the desperation shown by players such as Morgan Gibbs-White, and replied: “It’s hard to argue against what you’re saying.”…
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