Ezri Konsa aims to lead England under Thomas Tuchel after pivotal talks

Over the past year, Konsa has earned his place in the England squad and is now aiming to step up as a leader both on and off the pitch. Tuchel reportedly spoke with the 27-year-old defender in private, stressing his importance to the team and urging him to take on a more prominent role.

This direct encouragement from Tuchel signals that the 27-year-old is in line to become a regular starter for England, despite only making his debut a year ago. His 10th cap came in Tuchel's first match in charge, a clear sign of the trust the manager has placed in him.

As England prepare to face Latvia, the defender is eager to show that he can lead by example and contribute to the unity of the squad. "That's something he told us when he came in, how much he wants us to be together, even more than before," Konsa explained.

"I want to be more of a leader, especially on a personal level. It's something I want to improve in my game, and I hope under the boss, I can do more of that."