They were a cup team short of the creativity required to keep up with City and Liverpool in the league. Tuchel toyed with a more open system at times but the fundamental problem was a lack of individual quality. Tuchel did not have a Mo Salah or Kevin De Bruyne. His attackers were too inconsistent. Chelsea drew too many easy games and Tuchel soon regretted spending £97.5m on the Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, who was supposed to be the final piece of the jigsaw. Tuchel’s main target for the No 9 spot was Harry Kane. Tottenham, though, were never selling to Chelsea. Tuchel had to wait until he was at Bayern Munich to sign Kane and he is poised for a reunion with the striker at international level. Kane thrived for Tuchel last season. Suggestions that the 51-year-old’s controlled football restricts attacking players are perhaps overblown. If it is based on some frustrating performances at Chelsea, then it is worth pointing out that England have a superior and deeper array of forwards. Tuchel tends to find the right structure. He will not overload the attack and will prioritise balance in midfield. Tuchel wanted to bring Declan Rice to Chelsea and perhaps he will see something of Jorginho in the neat and tidy Angel Gomes. Like Gareth Southgate, he will not be afraid to use a back three if the situation demands it. Players will find his sessions enjoyable and innovative. Tuchel is a pure coach who loves the smell of the grass. He is demanding and intense in training but he connected with the group at Chelsea. Mateo Kovacic, who has played for Guardiola, marvels at Tuchel’s tactical knowledge. Mason Mount played the best football of his career. As for the media, English journalists loved Tuchel because of his intelligence, humour, insight and openness. Difficult questions are not going to trip him up. He had no trouble adopting a statesmanlike role when Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That was, of course, the turning point in his relationship with Chelsea. Tuchel was fired after falling out with the new owners and there will be concern over his personality. He has a reputation for clashing with his bosses, although the encouraging thing is that disagreements over transfers will not be part of the equation with England. There will not be interference from above. The task will be to pick the right players, maintain the culture and somehow get England over the line in a tournament. For the FA, encouragement will come from Tuchel beating Guardiola when the heat was on. They will trust that Super Tommy Tuchel knows exactly what is needed. It probably won’t be everyone in attack and no one at the back.