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Thomas Tuchel facing nightmare England start scenario unless Lee Carsley does one thing

Thomas Tuchel
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England are back in UEFA Nations League action this evening when they take on Group B2 leaders Greece in Athens. And if Lee Carsley's men fail to win, it could hand incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel a nightmare start to his tenure.

The Three Lions have won three of their four games so far, losing to Greece at Wembley Stadium last month. With just two group games to go, the European Championship finalists face missing out on automatic promotion.

Having already defeated Ireland twice and Finland, the Greeks are in pole position to secure top spot. England take on Ireland at Wembley at the weekend but they must win in Greece if they are to keep their hopes alive of automatic promotion.

Greece currently hold a three-goal advantage over England in the table meaning Carsley's side must overcome that deficit over the next two games. Should they not, Tuchel's first time with his players will be met with pressure.

If the Three Lions finish second in the group, they will go into a promotion play-off against one of the third-placed League A sides. Currently that would be Poland, Belgium, Hungary or Serbia. A two-legged tie is scheduled to take place on March 20 and 23.

Tuchel takes charge of the national team in January before overseeing his first game in March. If England top their group, they will automatically be promoted to League A.

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By the time the German gets his feet under the table at St. George's Park, he will know England's path to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The draw will take place on December 13.