England manager Thomas Tuchel said nothing will change if Elliot Anderson makes a big-money move to Manchester City. The German manager said Anderson is a full-package player and he is a key player for the Three Lions ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Anderson is all set to be part of England’s playing XI for the opening game against Croatia next Wednesday. According to ESPN sources, City is making a potential British-record move for the midfielder worth £106 million ($142m) with potential performance-related add-ons taking the value beyond £120m ($161m)

“He’s a top player,” Tuchel said. “There’s nothing more to say, he’s the full package.

“I’m happy that he’s with us on that kind of level and he’s a key player for us.”

Asked if he was aware of City’s bid, the England boss said: “No comment! He seems not affected. It was an amazing performance, so all fine.”

Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, said the transfer move reports are not a distraction for the 23-year-old midfielder and he looks all focused in the training sessions.

“If that’s the case, it should just even push him because it’s proof of what he’s capable to do and what level he can perform,” he said. “At the moment it seems like a push for him.

“Even if — if — a transfer is completed, hopefully he stays the same person. Nothing will change overnight with him if he wakes up, he’s not a new player.

“People will try to hang around his neck this price but, in reality, nothing changes, he just changes the club and that’s the rules of the game.

“Hopefully, he just stays the same — a humble, determined, hungry football player.

“I don’t want to go into it too much if it’s a boost or not a boost – what I see on the training pitch is no distractions, full commitment, that’s what comes from him.”

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia next Wednesday.