England’s march to the USA and the echoes of qualifications past
23.03.26, 15:30 Updated 21.03.26, 18:59 4 Minute Read
Clive Hetherington
England expects World Cup qualification. It is the minimum requirement – and Thomas Tuchel was acutely aware of that when he took the job of head coach in October 2024.
The German duly delivered on his brief a year later, but realistically it was never in doubt as the Three Lions preserved a proud 100 per cent qualifying record without conceding a goal.
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Clive Hetherington Respected journalist and long-time contributor to cult fanzine Free Lions. Brings decades of experience, storytelling and front-line insight into the England fan experience.