ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Elliot Anderson about his links to Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson is one of the hottest assets on the market this summer, and is wanted chiefly by Manchester City and Manchester United.
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Thomas Tuchel has spoken of Elliot Anderson’s links to Man City Credit: Getty
Tuchel said Anderson was coping well with the pressure Credit: Getty
City submitted an offer worth £120million that was rejected by Forest.
Anderson, 23, is in camp with Tuchel’s Three Lions squad ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia, and is set to start in midfield.
Tuchel spoke of the bids and how Anderson is coping with the pressure after England‘s 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their final warm-up game.
He said: “He’s a top player. There’s nothing more to say, he’s the full package.
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The bid? No comment. He seems not affected. I won’t speak to him about it. My assistant coach spoke with him about it but I won’t.
“It should push him because it’s proof of what he’s capable to do and what level he can perform.
“At the moment, it seems like a push for him. Even if a transfer is completed, hopefully he stays the same person.
“Hopefully he just stays the same – a humble, determined, hungry football player. Absolutely, he is very level-headed.
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“I hope it boosts his confidence (if it happens). I don’t want to go into it too much if it’s a boost or not a boost – what I see on the training pitch is no distractions, full commitment, that’s what comes from him.”
Anderson looks set to go to the Etihad following the departure of Bernardo Silva and boss Pep Guardiola.
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FIFA confirmed several new rules coming into play for the World Cup 2026.
They are:
Outfield players cannot go to technical areas while goalkeeper getting treatment
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Three-minute hydration breaks in each half
VAR can intervene over fouls before ball in play for goals, penalties and disciplinary sanctions
VAR can correct wrongly-awarded yellow cards and corners
Red cards for covering mouth in confrontational talk
Red cards for walking off pitch in protest
