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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted hes not disappointed with the players who have had to withdraw from camp during the March international break.Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke were forced to leave, along with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Manchester City defender John Stones.Its likely to significantly change the German head coachs plans for the upcoming friendly against Japan.Article continues below You may like Early England v Uruguay team news as forgotten man can revive international career following squad withdrawal Thomas Tuchel addresses Arsenal teenager Max Dowman's England pathway Manchester United trio back in England World Cup reckoning Thomas Tuchel dispels Mikel Arteta conspiracyGet VIP England tickets HERE with Seat Unique!England games are a rite of passage for any match-going fan and unsurprisingly, hospitality tickets for the national side are amongst the very best in the country with pre-match lounge access, premium padded seats, quality dining and complimentary drinks. 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You won't want to miss this.View DealGiven the heavy slant towards Gunners withdrawals, with as many as 10 international players in total withdrawing early and heading back to north London, there has been a creeping suspicion of foul play from title-chasing Arsenal.While not naming Arsenal, their players or that situation in a recent press conference, Tuchel has poured cold water over any such thoughts.We had an assessment after the match and none of them were able to stay and get any minutes, so we released them, the Three Lions boss said.They had a medical assessment, they wanted desperately to play, just to get the narrative straight, they wanted desperately to get involved but it just made no sense to take this risk.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Everyone will be out for quite some days but not dramatically.Tuchel is, of course, not best pleased at having some of his best talent missing, but accepts there is nothing anyone can do about it.We are disappointed but not disappointed with the players, he continued. We want everyone in good spirits and in [good] health but its the reality of the season and being in March, having players that are in European matches in more than just one competition. What to read next England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the March internationals Shots fired by ex-Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold after England squad snub England confirm post-World Cup 2026 manager in Thomas Tuchel update There are some red flags and some concerns. I think some players needed the mental break from football. We could see that in the energy when they came back into camp but this is also our last camp before America.I am not upset or angry with the players, I got the feeling that everyone was desperate to come.Some of the injured players even started their treatment here, which shows me they are desperate to be around the group.Everyone was more affected to leave than being able to stay.TOPICSDeclan RiceBukayo SakaNoni MaduekeJohn StonesArsenalEnglandCrystal PalaceManchester CityIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
