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England fans take over Miami as Norway stand between Tuchel and the next step
Ocean Drive is packed with England supporters and anticipation is building ahead of a huge World Cup clash with Norway. Haaland headlines the threat, but Ødegaard, Sørloth and Nusa give Norway plenty of weapons. England have a major opportunity and Tuchel's influence is growing with every game, writes PHIL MARTIN.
11.07.26Analysis
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The night England silenced the Azteca
PHIL MARTIN was inside the Azteca as England faced one of the fiercest atmospheres in world football. From pre-match uncertainty to late VAR drama and Thomas Tuchel's tactical brilliance, this is the story of an unforgettable World Cup night that those in attendance will never forget.
08.07.26Analysis
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England bare their teeth to survive an Azteca classic
England have produced memorable World Cup wins before, but few have matched the drama, resilience and emotion of victory over Mexico at the Azteca. GARY JORDAN reflects on a night that could shape Thomas Tuchel’s England for years to come.
06.07.26Analysis
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England forced to scale new heights at altitude of Azteca
England's biggest challenge against Mexico may have nothing to do with tactics or personnel. As ASIF BURHAN explains, history suggests the conditions at the Estadio Azteca could prove just as decisive as the opposition.
03.07.26Analysis
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Thomas Tuchel's England have a right-back problem of their own making
England's growing concerns at right-back are no accident, argues ROB SHEPHERD. As Thomas Tuchel prepares for the World Cup knockout stage, the England manager is facing a problem many believe he created himself.
29.06.26Analysis
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What England's draw with Ghana revealed about tournament football
The noise after England's draw with Ghana has been loud, but has anything really changed? With Group L still in their hands and Panama next up, GARY JORDAN argues Thomas Tuchel has little reason to panic as the World Cup enters a decisive phase.
24.06.26Analysis
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How Thomas Tuchel transformed England in 15 minutes
England looked trapped by fear, expectation and old habits in Dallas. Then Thomas Tuchel delivered a simple half-time message that changed everything. ROBERT TAYLOR examines the intervention that sparked England’s World Cup turnaround.
18.06.26Analysis
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What England learned from Ghana's World Cup win over Panama
England's next opponents left it late, but Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama offered plenty of clues for Thomas Tuchel and his staff. From defensive resilience to attacking threats, GARY JORDAN assesses what England learned from the Black Stars' opening World Cup outing.
18.06.26Analysis
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England vs Croatia: Can England's new era overcome Croatia's tournament pedigree?
England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against a Croatia side determined to extend one of international football’s great eras. Can Thomas Tuchel's high-tempo approach overcome the experience, control and tournament know-how of Luka Modrić and company? WAYNE BARTON examines the key tactical battles that could decide Group L.
16.06.26Analysis
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“I’m here to put another star on the shirt.”
‘’I’m here to put another star on the shirt,’ was how Thomas Tuchel set the tone at his first FA technical meeting. PHIL MARTIN breaks down the England head coach’s ruthless plan for this summer’s World Cup. His thinking is clear, structured and unapologetically driven by a desire to succeed.
05.06.26Analysis