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Tuchel Urges Calm, Stays Confident After Croatia Half-Time

6/26/2026

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Tuchel Urges Calm

England manager Thomas Tuchel urged calm at Croatia halftime, saying a loss would not change his view of the squad.
Former England defender Gary Neville said Tuchel blasted Croatia with an absolute rocket, while assistant coach Anthony Barry appeared highly critical at halftime.
Tuchel and Barry emphasized what works, what needs improvement and how to adapt, stressing a positive, ambitious environment based on radical candour.

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Tuchel Promotes Care

Tuchel released a short video for grassroots coaches urging them to coach with love, passion, and courage.
He said a player’s worth does not depend on match results, stressing unconditional support for self-esteem.
He cited mental-health struggles of former champions Andre Agassi, Adam Peaty and Bradley Wiggins.
The video makes emotional care a core tip, aiming to stop linking winning with personal value.

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Tuchel Prioritizes Cohesion

Thomas Tuchel complained to FIFA that photographers blocked his view during the anthem, preventing his connection with the team.
Thomas Tuchel left out players Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, saying cohesion drove the decision, and stressed that connection enables tactical execution.
Sports psychologist Jeremy Holt said winning leaders like Thomas Tuchel use ‘we’ and ‘us’ more than losers, contrasting politician Keir Starmer’s ‘I’ focus with Andy Burnham’s ‘for us’ slogan.

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Tuchel Urges Calm

England manager Thomas Tuchel urged calm at Croatia halftime, saying a loss would not change his view of the squad.
Former England defender Gary Neville said Tuchel blasted Croatia with an absolute rocket, while assistant coach Anthony Barry appeared highly critical at halftime.
Tuchel and Barry emphasized what works, what needs improvement and how to adapt, stressing a positive, ambitious environment based on radical candour.

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