Overview
- Speaking in Washington before Friday's draw, Thomas Tuchel confirmed England's staff are evaluating the unusual step to mitigate extreme heat.
- The option would keep some reserves in the dressing room rather than on the bench, with players emerging only to warm up or enter, a tactic he noted at the Club World Cup.
- Tuchel said it is not his preference, emphasizing he wants substitutes on the touchline to share energy with the team.
- He warned that matches in 40–45C conditions will slow in tempo and said England will adapt preparation to the climate.
- Pressed on Jude Bellingham’s reaction to a recent substitution, Tuchel said the issue was already resolved and declined to elaborate.