England manager Thomas Tuchel has backed Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha to step up and become a decisive player for the Three Lions, comparing him to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
The 18-year-old won his second competitive cap in last week’s 2-0 victory against Czechia and will aim for a third when England face the same opponents again on Tuesday. Ahead of the weekend’s 7-0 win over Croatia, Tuchel was asked about England’s attacking talent playing abroad. He pointed to Ngumoha as an example of Premier League-based players who can still make an impact at international level. “We have our youngest player in Rio Ngumoha – he seems to be pretty decisive,” Tuchel said. “I think we have options.”
Ngumoha returns to Liverpool after the international break as Andoni Iraola’s side prepare for a run of nine games in 28 days, starting with a visit from Premier League leaders Manchester City to Anfield.
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