Thomas Tuchel refused to reply a matter in German at his first England squad announcement.
Tuchel fielded questions at St George’s Park on Friday morning after naming his first Three Lions squad.
The previous Chelsea, PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager, who was appointed by England following Sir Gareth Southgate’s resignation, offered his thoughts on the squad and explained a few of the more controversial selections.
At one point, a reporter from German broadcaster ARD asked Tuchel what he has learned since taking up at the beginning of January and requested he responded in his native German tongue.
‘Good morning, I understand I’m asking the query in English but should you could answer in English and in German I’ll waive my second query,’ the journalist said.
But Tuchel denied the request following a fast take a look at his media officer, saying: ‘I would love to do it just in English out of respect to where we’re and all of the others [reporters] here.
‘What have I learned? Day-after-day I’m more completely satisfied that I took the choice to come back here and was given the possibility to administer the England squad.
‘We’ve had a very good start together – me and the federation – but in addition with the coaching staff and the players.
‘Communication is harder than in club football but we’re all very excited to get on the pitch together.’
England fans enjoyed Tuchel’s response, with one saying the 51-year-old clearly ‘gets it’.
One other posted on X: ‘Love the actual fact Thomas Tuchel refused to reply a matter in his press conference in German.’
England tackle Albania next Friday night in Tuchel’s first game in charge, before one other World Cup qualifier against Latvia the next Monday.
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