Thomas Tuchel pictured on first scouting trip since starting his role as England manager – as German takes in Tottenham vs Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel has been spotted conducting his first scouting assignment since officially taking the reins as England manager.

The former Chelsea boss was seen watching on in north London as Tottenham played host to Newcastle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Tuchel watched the Premier League encounter from the directors box as he starts to ponder his squad selection for his first games in charge against Latvia and Albania in March. 

With a number of potential candidates on both sides, Tuchel looked to be keeping tabs on the likes of Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall.

The English stars on display were quick to deliver, with Solanke firing the hosts into an early lead before Gordon equalised to put Newcastle back on level terms, all within opening ten minutes.

Tuchel is also expected to attend Liverpool versus Manchester United on Sunday, where Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire will be hoping to impress.

The clash marks the first Premier League game Tuchel has attended since assuming his role as England manager

The English stars on show were quick to impress, with Dominic Solanke opening the scoring before Anthony Gordon equalised

The former Chelsea boss has appointed fitness coach Nicolas Mayer to his staff alongside assistant Anthony Barry, goalkeeper coach Henrique Hilario and analyst James Melbourne.

Tuchel formally started work on January 1, becoming Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor by signing an 18-month deal.

Meanwhile, Villa Park is emerging as a contender to host England’s clash against Andorra in September.

The qualifier on September 6 cannot be played at Wembley because it clashes with a Coldplay concert.

But Aston Villa are among the options being considered by the Football Association for the game.