Thomas Tuchel tells England star ‘become more of a leader’ in World Cup message
One of the Premier League’s top defenders wants to be the bedrock of Thomas Tuchel’s England side and help the Three Lions finally lift the World Cup again
Ezri Konsa is on a mission to state the case for his defence when it comes to being the bedrock of Thomas Tuchel’s England side.
Konsa was a peripheral figure during England’s march to the Euros final last summer under former boss Gareth Southgate. The Aston Villa centre back had to sit and watch Marc Guehi and John Stones get picked ahead of him
But Konsa was handed a huge vote of confidence from Tuchel when the German selected him ahead of Guehi for his first game in charge, against Albania on Friday night.
Konsa made the most of his chance with a faultless performance. And with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Konsa is not planning to give up his shirt without a fight.
The 27-year-old will be looking to win his 11th cap when England host Latvia in their second World Cup qualifier at Wembley tonight (Monday, March 24).
Konsa made the most of his chance with a faultless performance. And with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Konsa is not planning to give up his shirt without a fight.
The 27-year-old will be looking to win his 11th cap when England host Latvia in their second World Cup qualifier at Wembley tonight (Monday, March 24).
