Thomas Tuchel, the new England manager, is focused on shifting the team's mentality from playing to avoid loss towards playing with a desire to win. Ahead of his first match against Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Tuchel criticized the previous management under Gareth Southgate, suggesting that players felt pressure during the Euro 2024 tournament, leading to a cautious approach. He aims to instill excitement in his players and acknowledges that accepting failure is a part of the game, contrasting it with the conservative style seen in prior tournaments.
Tuchel emphasized that England should approach their games with excitement, focusing on a "hunger to win" rather than a "fear to lose," to inspire greater performances in upcoming matches.
Describing his predecessor's tactical approach, Tuchel expressed concern that players felt tension during Euro 2024, leading them to play conservatively instead of embracing the potential risks of winning matches.
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