Tuchel aims to inspire England with 'hunger to win' mantra
What's the story
Newly appointed England football team manager Thomas Tuchel has laid out his vision for leading the squad.
He stressed that he wants them to play with a "hunger to win" rather than "a fear to lose."
Tuchel's first match as head coach will be against Albania at Wembley Stadium. This comes as part of their qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here's more.
Tactical critique
Tuchel's criticism of Southgate's Euro 2024 tactics
Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate, who guided England to back-to-back European Championship finals but was criticized for his cautious style at Euro 2024.
The team did progress past Serbia in the group stage but drew against Denmark and Slovenia.
Despite beating Slovakia, Switzerland, and Netherlands in the knockout stage, Southgate was criticized for not getting the best out of his talented team.
Coaching credentials
Tuchel's track record and vision for England
Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich manager, boasts an impressive track record.
He guided Chelsea to the Champions League title in 2021 and won Ligue 1 twice during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite having no international coaching experience, the Football Association appointed him in October to replace Southgate.
His mission? To deliver England's first piece of silverware since their 1966 World Cup win.
Coaching philosophy
Tuchel's approach to team dynamics and strategy
Tuchel hopes to create a sense of togetherness and joy in the team. He wants every player to feel safe enough to express themselves fully and give their all.
"We want to play with a hunger and a joy to win, not with the fear to lose," he said in a press conference.
His plan is to increase touches in the opponent's box, attacks, and high ball recoveries.
Team selection
Tuchel's squad selection reflects immediate goals
Tuchel's first squad selection shows that he is looking at the next 18 months and winning the World Cup, rather than long-term squad development.
In an ITV Sport interview, he had noted that England lacked "the identity, the clarity, the rhythm...the freedom of players...the hunger" to win Euro 2024.
He believes experienced players like Jordan Henderson can play crucial roles in achieving their goals.
Player feedback
England captain Harry Kane praises Tuchel's leadership
England captain Harry Kane, who played under Tuchel at Bayern Munich last year, praised his leadership style.
"He's very straight talking," said Kane. "He knows what he wants and knows what he wants from his team."
Despite a disappointing season with Bayern where they failed to win the Bundesliga, Kane believes that as they continue to work together, their performance will improve leading up to next year's World Cup.