England Under-21 boss and former interim senior coach Lee Carsley coincides with Tuchel's excitement but believes there is no immediate need to fast-track the midfielder. Carsley, who has monitored the player's progress through the youth ranks, emphasised that time is on the teenager's side as he balances football with his education.
"I think Max is going to have a fantastic future at international level,” Carsley told reporters. “It’s important that we don’t rush that. One thing he has got is time on his hands. He will play for the 19s, a really important part, hopefully they qualify for a Euros and potentially play in a 20s World Cup."
He added: "I’ve seen him play a lot in the Under-17s, as I have a lot of the other players. A highly talented player, he’s definitely going to get his chance at some points."