Men's Senior
England men's head coach Thomas Tuchel
The England men's head coach has been speaking about the three players up for the Golden Ball
England head coach Thomas Tuchel is sending his best wishes to the three players in his squad who are nominated for the Golden Ball award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
With the awards taking place in London for the first time in its history to celebrate its 70th anniversary as a tribute to the inaugural winner Sir Stanley Matthews, it’s fitting that Three Lions trio Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are on the 30 player shortlist for the men’s award.
Voting has taken place over the last six weeks since the nominees were announced and the eyes of the football world will turn to the London Palladium Theatre on Monday evening when the winners will be unveiled.
And Tuchel will be an interested observer, but also admits he doesn’t envy those who had to vote either.
"I'm delighted to have three players in there with Declan, Jude and Harry,” he said.
Tuchel saw his captain Harry Kane equal the all-time England men's caps record in the last outing against Czechia
Tuchel saw his captain Harry Kane equal the all-time England men's caps record in the last outing against Czechia
Both Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are among the 30-strong list of nominees for the Golden Ball
Both Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are among the 30-strong list of nominees for the Golden Ball