Kane backs Tuchel, urging England to adapt to top‑nation clashes

In the quiet of a late‑night studio on 21 May, Harry Kane reiterated his unwavering support for England manager Thomas Tuchel, insisting that the Three Lions, fresh from a third‑place finish at the World Cup, must learn to cope with matches against top‑nation opponents.

England closed the World Cup with a victory over France, a result the team would have preferred to achieve a day later against Spain. In the semi‑final, Argentina proved a larger obstacle.

Kane praised Tuchel, saying, "It is his first big tournament. He will learn a lot from the players, the pressure, the travel," as quoted by . He added that he had been part of "the best English squad ever, in terms of cohesion" and that the national coach played a major role.

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"The enthusiasm he has, the emotion he brings, the tactical experience he has.. He is a fantastic trainer. He gave not only the players confidence, also the whole country believed this would be our year," Kane continued. He noted the extra pain because everyone expected a title.

Looking ahead, Kane expects England to be better prepared for future elite matches, citing upcoming Nations League games against Spain and Croatia. He recalled that England finished the last UEFA Nations League edition in League B after relegation under Gareth Southgate.

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"We must get used to those matches against top nations and find our best form, as we did against France," he said. "The trainer will also have learned. I could talk about it as much as I want, but ultimately it is about showing it next time."

For now, disappointment remains. The English camp is still in a mourning phase, and only during the next international break can they consider future goals.