England manager Thomas Tuchel said he would have to "earn the right" to sing the national anthem, God Save the King, after announcing his 26-man squad on Friday ahead of the team's World Cup qualifiers.

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.

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,

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