Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England’s bitter World Cup exit. But will he have to earn back the trust of his players? The England boss has been heavily criticised for his defensive substitutions in a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, accused of ceding […]
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Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions’ World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. England appeared poised to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead early in the second half in Atlanta. But England then invited […]
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Thomas Tuchel: England’s World Cup mastermind
Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semi-finals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City after their […]
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Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more
Jude Bellingham has dragged England into the World Cup semi-finals but criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel of his side’s quality has sparked a fresh standoff between the pair before Wednesday’s showdown against Argentina. In the searing Miami heat against Norway on Saturday, England wilted and by Tuchel’s own admission were “lucky” to escape an early […]
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Tuchel says ‘lucky’ England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were “lucky” to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised “world-class” Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory. A furious Tuchel was in little mood to celebrate despite England reaching the last four for just the […]
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Tuchel team talk transformed ‘nervy’ England in World Cup win
Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday. Kane scored twice in the first half of a chaotic encounter in Texas, one a retaken penalty, only for 2018 runners-up Croatia to fight back […]