Thomas Tuchel believes that he must “earn the right” to sing the national anthem before England games. Tuchel will take charge of his first England game next week against Albania, but he revealed on Friday that he will not sing ‘God Save The King’ immediately before kick-off.

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he will not sing the national anthem before his first matches as England head coach, claiming he must first earn the right to do so.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he must "earn" the right to sing the national anthem after the German revealed he will not join in during his opening matches in charge.It means a lot to me, I can assure you,