Wednesday’s briefing: Tuchel targets second star and Mateta wanted to play on

Thomas Tuchel has left England’s players in no doubt as to his ambition after telling them his intention is to win a second World Cup for the nation.

Elsewhere, Jean-Philippe Mateta has admitted he did not realise how seriously he had been hurt during Crystal Palace’s FA Cup fifth round victory over Millwall.

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw is out of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg clash with Chelsea while Arsenal face an uphill challenge to reach the last four.

New England boss Tuchel has told his players his aim is to add a second star to their shirts.

The German will lead his team into their opening World Cup qualifier against Albania on Friday determined to follow in the footsteps of Sir Alf Ramsey by lifting the trophy, a message he shared with his squad on Monday.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn, joining up with the national team for the first time, said: “He said the goal is to put another star on the jersey.

“Speaking to the lads after, everyone was very impressed with how he came across, with his vision of what he wanted to do. People were tuned in and really want to buy into that.”

Palace striker Mateta has revealed he wanted to play on after suffering a gruesome ear injury in his side’s win over Millwall.

Lions goalkeeper Liam Roberts was eventually sent off by referee Michael Oliver for a horror challenge which left the Frenchman needing 25 stitches after being rushed to hospital, although he was initially unaware of the extent of his injuries.

“When he kicked me, I was on the floor waiting for him to get the red card,” Mateta told Sky Sports News. “I was good to go. I thought, ‘Just get the blood off and keep going’.

“I was arguing with the doctor for 30 seconds, saying I wanted to