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Thomas Tuchel Critiques England's Euro 2024 Approach Ahead of First Match as Manager

The new England coach emphasizes hunger, joy, and identity as he prepares for World Cup qualifiers, starting with Albania at Wembley.

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Tuchel says he wants his England team to play without fear (Photo: PA)

Overview

  • Thomas Tuchel has criticized England's Euro 2024 performance, describing the team as lacking identity, hunger, and playing with fear instead of excitement.
  • The German coach aims to implement an attacking, dynamic playing style inspired by Premier League values, focusing on higher ball recoveries and more touches in the opponent's box.
  • Tuchel has highlighted communication and togetherness as key areas for improvement, urging players to support each other during challenging moments in matches.
  • England captain Harry Kane has praised Tuchel's methods, expressing optimism about the new approach and recalling his successful collaboration with the coach at Bayern Munich.
  • Tuchel will lead England in his first match as head coach on Friday against Albania, marking the start of the team's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.