Can Tuchel's approach win England the World Cup?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 21 March 2025
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad selection has raised a few eyebrows, most notably the inclusion of both Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker.
During media duties this week, the England manager put an emphasis on physicality and pressing, a tactic not commonly associated with international football. He also voiced that he felt England were more afraid to drop out of Euro 2024 than having the hunger and excitement to win it.
So is Tuchel's first squad a step forward or step back, and can his more proactive style of management win England the World Cup?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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