Nottingham Forest ace Callum Hudson-Odoi has reflected on past “differences” with England boss Thomas Tuchel as he aims to catch the German’s eye once again.
Hudson-Odoi has been in fine form in the Garibaldi this season and has played a huge role in the Reds’ Champions League push. There was talk he might have been included in the Three Lions squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers.
In the event, the winger did not make the cut. He was not alone on that front as Tuchel’s original squad featured no Forest representation, although Morgan Gibbs-White did receive a late call-up and Elliot Anderson was part of the Under-21s group.
Hudson-Odoi, who has three caps to his name, has not given up on getting another chance for his country. Any clashes with Tuchel from when the pair were at Chelsea together are seemingly in the past.
"We had our differences at times and that is normal,” the 24-year-old told the BBC. “Every player and coach has their differences.
"Like (when Tuchel had me) playing wing-back and I am like 'why am I here?' But it was to benefit the team and it benefits myself, helping me work on my defensive game.
"It's good that we had that moment and we have talked about it. He is an amazing manager and he knows how to get the best out of players.
"If the possibility and chance (for England) comes – I will have to go there and prove myself all over again. I just control what I can control. It's about enjoying my football once again, smiling and being positive."
Hudson-Odoi, who last played for England in November 2019, has bagged five goals from 28 appearances for the Reds so far this season.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are third in the Premier League table with nine games to go and have Champions League qualification in their sights.
They are also through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, taking on Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday (5.15pm kick-off).
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"This season everything has just changed – from mentality to determination," Hudson-Odoi said before the latest international break. "It's just a big drive from us and we are trying to push each other every day. We know we have the ability to do this. We know where we are but we have to keep dreaming and believing that as a team.”
Gibbs-White ended the international camp without having played a single minute for Tuchel. He was left out of the match squad for England’s victory over Albania and was an unused substitute against Latvia.
Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi and Anderson will no doubt hope to force their way into Tuchel’s thinking for his next squad. The Three Lions are next in action in June, with a World Cup qualifier away to Andorra followed by a friendly against Senegal to be staged at Forest’s City Ground on the 10th of the month.
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