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Thomas Tuchel

Tough World Cup conditions ‘no excuse’ for England, says Thomas Tuchel

England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.
England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.

Tuchel shrugs off pitch worries, poor weather ahead of tune-up game against New Zealand

England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol
England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell
TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

England's World Cup puzzle: Promise, dependence on Kane, search for identity

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

World Cup heat an obstacle to overcome but England can go far, says manager Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are prepared for the heat during the June 11-July 19 World Cup in North America.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are prepared for the heat during the June 11-July 19 World Cup in North America.

England bank on Kane's Bayern goal fest for World Cup success

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

Reaction to Guardiola ending his decade-long tenure as Manchester City manager

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brentford - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 9, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brentford - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 9, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo

Tuchel gambles on chemistry as England squad raises eyebrows

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Thomas Tuchel announces England squad - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Thomas Tuchel announces England squad - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Thomas Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England’s World Cup squad

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) and Manchester City's Phil Foden played a major role in England's run to the Euro 2024 final.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) and Manchester City's Phil Foden played a major role in England's run to the Euro 2024 final.

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire ‘gutted’ to be left out of England World Cup squad

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Brentford - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 27, 2026 Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Brentford - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 27, 2026 Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.