England thrashed Costa Rica 3-0 in their final warm-up before the World Cup. The Orlando match was delayed by violent storms, but gave Tuchel crucial squad information. Before facing Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, the manager must settle his biggest selection dilemma.
Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa, 23, has held the number 10 position, starting the New Zealand match. Jude Bellingham came on for the second half against Costa Rica and even wore the captain's armband. Bellingham endured a mixed season at Real Madrid, missing time with shoulder and hamstring injuries.
This will rank among Tuchel's most important decisions. Both players feature in a group of 14 or 15 'starters' the manager views as core options. But only one can fill this role against Croatia unless Tuchel shifts Rogers to the left flank.
The choice between Bellingham and Rogers could alter England's attacking approach based on Bellingham's fitness following injuries. Tuchel revealed little: answering "Maybe" when asked if the Croatia XI would match the group opener, signalling decision uncertainty depends on pre-match preparation.