""I don't think it is special to this country, I think the big nations take it for granted to be in the big tournaments until they are not," Tuchel said. "This of course happens. For me, it is very important that the players know from me and they get encouraged in what they are doing and they see it in the proof, whether we show them videos or the data, that they feel the appreciation from the coach and the fans.""
""The work-rate and the effort the team puts in at the moment into any match, be it a friendly match against Wales or today a match that has no impact anymore if we qualify or not, that is the outstanding criteria and characteristic of the team and I am very, very happy with it.""
""That everyone expects it, that also includes us. I also expect us to qualify. I demand it from myself. But if you make it, it can be seen as normal, but that's just the nature of it.""
England beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley, with Bukayo Saka and substitute Eberechi Eze scoring to complete seven wins from seven in World Cup qualifying Group K. The side has scored 20 goals and kept seven consecutive clean sheets, already securing qualification after a 5-0 win over Latvia. Attendance was 74,289, England's lowest at Wembley since September 2024. Top footballing nations commonly take qualification for major tournaments for granted until circumstances change. High work-rate and consistent effort across all matches are cited as key characteristics, reinforced by video and data to show appreciation from staff and fans.
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