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Carra: Tuchel's created right-back problem with 'bizarre decision'
Jamie Carragher believes England boss Thomas Tuchel is to blame for his side's right-back issue at the World Cup.
England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low blockIf any win will do then England do not have to worry about putting on an exhibition of attacking football against Mexico. They have no time to acclimatise to the altitude in Mexico City and will have to box clever if they are to handle the challenge of playing at more than 7,000ft (2,200m) above sea level at the Azteca Stadium.No wonder Thomas Tuchel predicted this World Cup would be defined by suffering. England have prepared for the heat in the US but they are about to step into new territory. Mexico, rampant in their last-32 tie against Ecuador, are close to unstoppable at the Azteca. They have lost there twice in 89 competitive games, will be backed by a passionate crowd and have a physical advantage because of the altitude. Continue reading...
Will Tuchel's in-game management be the difference for England?
England did not hire Thomas Tuchel to negotiate the group stage of a major tournament and safely take them through to the round of 16. His predecessor Gareth Southgate managed to do that four times out of four. It is what happens next that counts.
England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics
England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaignIn the 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) England achieved something they had not done for six decades: win a World Cup match after going 1-0 down. The 1966 final was the only previous instance, with England losing 17 of the other 22 matches in which they conceded the first goal in the competition.Opta provided an example of a rather more niche statistical feat that also occurred for the first time in 60 years. This one will not resonate so immediately but highlights an important aspect of the tactical story of England’s campaign this summer. Continue reading...
Thomas Tuchel claims Fifa rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage in Mexico City altitude
FA’s preferred acclimatisation option ruled outTuchel reveals Declan Rice came off ‘in terrible pain’Thomas Tuchel says England will be at a “huge” disadvantage in the high altitude of Mexico City on Sunday when they face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup as he lamented a Fifa rule that has shut down one possible acclimatisation plan.The Football Association has looked into how the altitude will affect the England players and spoken to teams from other sports as part of its research. They included the British Olympic team. One of the findings is that if it is not possible to travel to the venue 10 days beforehand to get used to the conditions, then it would be preferable to go on the day of the game – arriving as close to kick-off as possible. Continue reading...