Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final

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THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s, hoping to spark a golden year ending in World Cup glory.The senior England boss jets in from the Club World Cup in America to watch the Young Lions in tomorrow’s Euros final against his home nation Germany.GettyEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel will fly to Slovakia to watch the U21s in the Euros final[/caption]Lee Carsley has backed this crop to kick off a new Golden Generation with a second straight title in Slovakia.U21s boss Carsley said: “The travel arrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He’s been a great support for myself.“He’s very interested in the players, he’s committed to the Under-21s.“He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer.“We’ll look forward to having him here. I’ve not known him long but he’s a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here.“He’s been there whenever I’ve needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We’ve got a good relationship.”On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: “It helps that they’ve got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I’ve got a lot of belief in them.“They’re an exciting team, they’ve grown as the tournament’s gone on.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Hopefully they get what they deserve.”SunSport exclusively revealed senior German boss Julian Nagelsmann is taking time out of a holiday in Majorca to attend. Now Tuchel is following suit after leaving Florida.Tuchel was Stateside to watch Manchester City smash Juventus 5-2 but has now boarded a flight and is travelling back across the pond.Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at Bayern Munich in 2023, in the VIP seats at the  Narodny Futbalovy Stadion.Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer’s World Cup there.England captain James McAtee said: “I didn’t know he was coming. If he does it’d be extra motivation for the lads to win.”Manchester City’s star, 22, has no problem missing the Club World Cup. He said: “It’s a tough one to answer  — but I do  not regret my  decision at all.“I’m happy, I’m here and my focus is now on this, it’s not on the Club World Cup.“The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.”