The smiles said enough. After Thomas Tuchel’s first training sessions with England, one of the players’ **** sments was instant.
“That’s what an elite environment is supposed to feel like.” The squad still have a great respect for Gareth Southgate, but they all knew Tuchel’s coaching was closer to what they’re used to at club level. The system was instantly more sophisticated, with more depth to triangulated moves, and more integrated pressing.
Tuchel, on the other side, was greatly enjoying the sessions. He was getting even more excited about the potential of the team.
You could see all of this as he was walking around England’s camp in Kansas City this week, grabbing players as they went by, the energy increasing as Wednesday’s opening game against Croatia in Dallas got closer.
Tuchel is loving this. It’s why he quickly signed on for Euro 2028, even if that tempered the idea that he was specifically brought in to win this World Cup.
“That’s what an elite environment is supposed to feel like.” The squad still have a great respect for Gareth Southgate, but they all knew Tuchel’s coaching was closer to what they’re used to at club level. The system was instantly more sophisticated, with more depth to triangulated moves, and more integrated pressing.
Tuchel, on the other side, was greatly enjoying the sessions. He was getting even more excited about the potential of the team.
You could see all of this as he was walking around England’s camp in Kansas City this week, grabbing players as they went by, the energy increasing as Wednesday’s opening game against Croatia in Dallas got closer.
Tuchel is loving this. It’s why he quickly signed on for Euro 2028, even if that tempered the idea that he was specifically brought in to win this World Cup.
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