England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Manchester City's England players are anxious after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. City faces an uncertain future following the independent panel's verdict, though the club has appealed, stating they possess "irrefutable evidence" of their innocence.
The situation has developed during the international window, with City players Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson, and Nico O’Reilly included in the England squad. O’Reilly has since returned home due to injury. Tuchel acknowledged that it is a natural reaction for the players to be concerned about their club's situation.
Tuchel also indicated that he would still consider selecting City's players for England, even if a potential punishment were to result in the club playing outside the Premier League. He stated he would "always try to pick the best team for the camp, for the occasion, for the tournament."