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Rio Ngumoha singled out as Thomas Tuchel makes ‘decisive’ claim Liverpool fans will love

Thomas Tuchel has backed Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha to step up and become decisive for England

By Theo Squires · Liverpool Echo

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:27 PM

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England manager Thomas Tuchel backed Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha to become a decisive international player.
The 18-year-old made his competitive England debut in a recent 2-0 victory against Czechia.
Ngumoha has featured five times this season under new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel has backed Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha to step up and become a decisive player for the national team. Addressing suggestions that England's top attackers play abroad, Tuchel pointed to the 18-year-old winger as an emerging talent capable of making a major impact alongside players like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.

Ngumoha made his senior competitive debut in England's recent 2-0 win over Czechia and could earn his third cap on Tuesday. At club level, he has made five appearances this season under new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola ahead of an upcoming clash with Manchester City.

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