The Three Lions will face Croatia, which knocked them out in the semi-finals of the 2018 edition in Russia, in their opening game in Group L next summer before fixtures against Ghana and Panama.

England has lost six of its past eight FIFA World Cup games against fellow European nations, winning two, exiting the tournament to such sides in the past two editions – Croatia in 2018 and France last time around in 2022.

Its only previous meeting with Ghana of any sort came in a friendly in March 2011, with Asamoah Gyan’s 90th-minute equaliser cancelling out Andy Carroll’s opener.

It also faced Panama in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in a 6-1 group stage victory.

Tuchel believes all of England's opponents deserve respect and that he and his players cannot afford to take the group matches lightly.

“Difficult group, difficult opener. Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations,” Tuchel said.

“Panama, I don't know much about Panama at the moment but we will find out about it before the tournament starts, of course.

“Nobody should be underestimated. Of course, Croatia is the standout, they're the highest ranked team from pot two that we got into out group but listen.

“Ghana is always full of talent and can always surprise and has a big history in World Cup football, and also Panama will try to make the most in their underdog role.

“No one can be underestimated, everyone deserves the fullest respect and we can show that.”