Thomas Tuchel acknowledges the concerns club chiefs have about players at this critical stage of the season but insists his focus is on England's tasks ahead of their second World Cup qualifier in four days.
After working with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, the 51-year-old coach is trying his hand at the international stage for the first time.
Tuchel is preparing for Monday's clash with Latvia after his England debut ended in a 2-0 win over Albania and is considering how best to combine this turning point with making the most of his time in the group.
The German specialist admits that, as a club coach, he would prefer that players not play two international matches in a row, but the situation is different now.
“I understand that this window, this camp, is a time when clubs are fighting at a very important time of the season,” Tuchel told BBC Radio 5 Live. “They are fighting for the title, they are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
“We are aware of this, but we also have our own goals and objectives. The players want to play, and that is absolutely right.
“I always accepted that as a club manager. I never interfered with the lineups, I never put pressure on the national team coach because I hoped my players would be selected and I also hoped they would be proud to play.
“Of course, you will never be happy if something bad happens. No one can guarantee that there will not be any surprises, but we are in the qualifying round for the World Cup and we will make thoughtful decisions.”
Tuchel noted that he had not received any communications from managers regarding England players this week, and jokingly suggested that clubs were looking out for their own interests.
“After the first leg ended 7-1 and Declan Rice played the next game for Arsenal, I didn't get the feeling they were very concerned about us,” the England manager said, referring to the recent Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven.
“I don't think we need to worry about that.
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