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Thomas Tuchel addresses ‘more afraid’ comments about England players from viral ITV interview
Thomas Tuchel reiterated his eagerness to see England play exciting football after suggesting they played like they were ‘afraid’ at Euro 2024. The German watched on from afar as the Three Lions made it all the way to the final but fell short against Spain in Germany last year. England were left dejected after falling short for a second-straight EurosGetty However, it was the way in which England got to the final that left Tuchel with concerns. Under former boss Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions needed Jude Bellingham’s spectacular stoppage-time bicycle kick to avoid a humiliating last 16 exit to Slovakia. England also needed penalties to beat Switzerland and only progressed to the final thanks to Ollie Watkins’ last-gasp winner against the Netherlands. In the final, England ceded 66 per cent possession and were almost out-passed two to one by Spain as La Roja prevailed in extra time. It meant England’s wait for a first trophy in men’s football since 1966 rumbled on while Southgate departed the role following the tournament. Tuchel, who was appointed Southgate’s successor and officially began his role on January 1, has already analysed where the Three Lions went wrong at Euro 2024 and what they were missing in an interview with ITV. “The identity, the clarity, the rhythm, the repetition of patterns, the freedom of players, the expression of players, the hunger,” Tuchel said. “They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament, in my observation, than having the excitement and hunger to win it.” Tuchel added in a separate interview with talkSPORT, he added: “We felt that the English team went a little bit like each one of the players went into a bit of a shell. “Gave their very best individually but stopped interacting on the level that they did. Tuchel provided a brutal assessment of England’s performances at Euro 2024AFP via Getty “You don’t win matches with it (interactions) but you can influence the momentum and you can get back the momentum, stop the momentum from the opponent.” In a pleasing sign, Tuchel believed the players are ‘aware’ of the need for closer interactions on the field. As for the team’s style of play on the pitch, Tuchel revealed the key element he is hoping to inject into his squad. “Excitement,” Tuchel said. “The view that people feel that’s the team to beat. That they feel that that’s the team to beat. That we arrive with a group to beat. “That we know already when we arrive, once we qualified, once we arrive, that everyone knows this is the team to beat.” Tuchel is hoping to switch things up in terms of England’s playing styleThe FA via Getty Tuchel will look to show glimpses of the exciting brand of football he hopes to implement on Friday when England take on Albania in a World Cup qualifier, live on talkSPORT. The Three Lions will be back in action on March 24 against Latvia, also live on talkSPORT.
Thomas Tuchel reiterated his eagerness to see England play exciting football after suggesting they played like they were ‘afraid’ at Euro 2024.
The German watched on from afar as the Three Lions made it all the way to the final but fell short against Spain in Germany last year.
However, it was the way in which England got to the final that left Tuchel with concerns.
Under former boss Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions needed Jude Bellingham’s spectacular stoppage-time bicycle kick to avoid a humiliating last 16 exit to Slovakia.
England also needed penalties to beat Switzerland and only progressed to the final thanks to Ollie Watkins’ last-gasp winner against the Netherlands.
In the final, England ceded 66 per cent possession and were almost out-passed two to one by Spain as La Roja prevailed in extra time.
It meant England’s wait for a first trophy in men’s football since 1966 rumbled on while Southgate departed the role following the tournament.
Tuchel, who was appointed Southgate’s successor and officially began his role on January 1, has already analysed where the Three Lions went wrong at Euro 2024 and what they were missing in an interview with ITV.
“The identity, the clarity, the rhythm, the repetition of patterns, the freedom of players, the expression of players, the hunger,” Tuchel said.
“They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament, in my observation, than having the excitement and hunger to win it.”
Tuchel added in a separate interview with talkSPORT, he added: “We felt that the English team went a little bit like each one of the players went into a bit of a shell.
“Gave their very best individually but stopped interacting on the level that they did.
“You don’t win matches with it (interactions) but you can influence the momentum and you can get back the momentum, stop the momentum from the opponent.”
In a pleasing sign, Tuchel believed the players are ‘aware’ of the need for closer interactions on the field.
As for the team’s style of play on the pitch, Tuchel revealed the key element he is hoping to inject into his squad.
“Excitement,” Tuchel said.
“The view that people feel that’s the team to beat. That they feel that that’s the team to beat. That we arrive with a group to beat.
“That we know already when we arrive, once we qualified, once we arrive, that everyone knows this is the team to beat.”
Tuchel will look to show glimpses of the exciting brand of football he hopes to implement on Friday when England take on Albania in a World Cup qualifier, live on talkSPORT.
The Three Lions will be back in action on March 24 against Latvia, also live on talkSPORT.
