If the axe does fall on Ten Hag, assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to take interim charge. But while Gareth Southgate remains the favourite to become the long-term successor, the club’s clear interest in Tuchel could bring renewed hope for Mason Mount having previously worked under the German for 18 months at Chelsea.

Thomas Tuchel has emerged as the latest candidate to try lead England to success after Gareth Southgate's departure in the summer. The former Bayern Munich man has been out of work since he left the Bundesliga side in June.

Thomas Tuchel has already made his feelings clear on becoming the next England manager amid reports that he is in 'advanced talks' to replace Lee Carsley.