Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 27 Sept 2026
Tuchel: Resting England Players Would Be 'Madness'
Thomas Tuchel insists England will go full throttle against Czechia, calling any player rest 'madness'.
T. Tuchel
coach
Manager
Thomas Tuchel
Team
England
Next Match
Czechia (A), Tuesday
Player Rested
Declan Rice
What happened. Thomas Tuchel said it would be 'madness' to allow England players or clubs to pick and choose matches during the elongated Nations League window. He confirmed Declan Rice needed rest due to his heavy workload and fitness issues.
- Tuchel promised England will go full throttle for victory against Czechia in Prague on Tuesday.
- Rice was at Wembley on Saturday to watch England lose 3-2 against Spain.
- Tuchel stated he does not take calls from Premier League managers.
“I don’t take calls from Premier League managers”
— Thomas Tuchel
England aim to bounce back from their opening Nations League defeat when they face Czechia on Tuesday.
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