Thomas Tuchel: England boss on 'embracing the chaos' ahead of Nations League fixtures

England manager Thomas Tuchel left the United States in July pining for greater control.

Is it possible to have controlled chaos? It seems Tuchel is ready to find out.

Fast-forward two months, however, and the messaging is rather different ahead of the four upcoming Nations League games.

"But people talk about it like it's one of their nicest experiences ever, to watch a football match, so maybe I have to compromise in my wish for control, for a little bit more chaos, embrace the chaos, and maybe it brings out the best."

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Mixed signals? Or maybe it is just a sign that Tuchel wants his side to become more unpredictable in their search for success.

Despite Tuchel's remarks, his latest squad for the fixtures against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia rather contradicts any thoughts of a havoc-rich approach.

So do the call-ups of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, who are both extremely adept in possession of the ball.

Rio Ngumoha's first senior call-up will certainly add an air of unpredictability to Tuchel's options.

That Tuchel revealed Fulham attacker Josh King is also close to earning his first senior call-up provides further indication the England manager wants to reinvigorate his forward line ahead of the forthcoming Nations League campaign and beyond.

In response to a question as to whether his team can replicate the fast-paced approach of a Premier League team but harnessed with a greater control, Tuchel responded: "That would be the wish, that we become for 10 minutes a little bit more like Spain, here and there.

"We are maybe not the most economical team to play football but this is maybe also a characteristic of the Premier League. The Premier League is not a very economical league, you have to play.