Despite suffering a disappointing defeat to Senegal, England's head coach Thomas Tuchel urged fans and players not to panic regarding their World Cup prospects. Tuchel's first loss as manager highlighted weaknesses during England's performance, leading to booing from supporters. He stated that there's still time for improvement before the tournament next year and emphasized the importance of upcoming qualification matches. Tuchel justified his late substitutions, recognizing the team's need for development while acknowledging the sour taste left by the recent defeat and its implications for summer morale.
Tuchel emphasized that despite England's defeat to Senegal, there is no need to panic one year ahead of the World Cup, urging focus on upcoming qualifying matches.
He acknowledged the disappointing performance and booing from fans, but insisted the team is learning and will be better prepared for the competitive demands of World Cup qualification.
Regarding his handling of team selections, Tuchel expressed that he recognized Toney's strengths but did not have the opportunity to utilize him effectively during the match.
Despite feeling the immediate disappointment of the loss, Tuchel noted that such challenges are necessary for the team to understand their competitive landscape.
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