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England manager Thomas Tuchel has outlined his vision for the national team, emphasising the need to mirror the physicality and intensity of the Premier League as he looks to inject more dynamism into the Three Lions’ play.
Appointed as England’s third foreign manager, Tuchel faces the pressure of delivering a major trophy for the first time since 1966, with the upcoming World Cup serving as a key test. England has suffered consecutive defeats in European Championship finals under Gareth Southgate, as well as semi-final and quarter-final exits at the past two World Cups, leading the Football Association to bring in Tuchel, whose track record includes winning the Champions League with Chelsea and league titles with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
In his first press conference after naming his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, Tuchel explained his strategy: focusing on the direct, fast-paced nature of the Premier League rather than continental styles.
“The Premier League is a very physically demanding league, a very direct league, and I think we should be brave enough to play like an England squad,” Tuchel said. “It should reflect the values of the country and of the strongest league in the world, which is the Premier League. We need to increase the rhythm and intensity of our game compared to our last matches.”
Tuchel’s contract runs until the 2026 World Cup, and he is aware of the urgency to make an impact from the outset. “We are now consecutive in semi-finals and finals, and the feeling is that it’s just a little step to bring it over the line,” he added. “We need to do it now, in the first camp, and take care of every single day.”
With only six camps before the World Cup, Tuchel is determined to use their limited time wisely, ensuring every session counts. “If we do this, hopefully the last step takes care of itself.”
Among the squad announcements, Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson made headlines with their recalls, while Arsenal’s Ben White ended his self-imposed international exile since the 2022 World Cup, though he is absent due to a lack of match fitness. Tuchel confirmed that Harry Kane, whom he managed at Bayern Munich, will remain as England’s captain.
