England boss Thomas Tuchel has not attended any of the last three Premier League weekends due to a work-from-home arrangement with the FA, it has emerged. Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor in October last year but did not begin his job full-time until the start of the New Year.

The Football Association has defended Thomas Tuchel's work from home agreement as the England boss continues to skip Premier League games.

Since starting his role on January 1, Tuchel has been working to build up an overview of those he believes are among England’s best players, a list which is estimated to run to around 50, ahead of naming his first squad in March.

Thomas Tuchel is set to name his first squad as England manager in March. The new Three Lions boss has a wide range of talent to choose from, but which uncapped players could receive the call-up? Tuchel has attended several Premier League games since his appointment,

England manager Thomas Tuchel has attended just two out of five Premier League weekends since taking charge of the national team in January, according to reports. The German coach has also missed both rounds of the FA Cup and all four Carabao Cup semi-final matches since replacing Gareth Southgate.