Tuchel Praises England as Resilience After World Cup fuels fresh cycle

Thomas Tuchel praised England’s mental fortitude on Tuesday, saying the Three Lions must move on after their 3‑2 loss to Spain and have already shown resilience by rebounding with two wins and a 7‑0 victory over Croatia in the last month.

From disappointment to revival

The Three Lions fell 3‑2 to world champions Spain, a painful exit that left the squad reeling. They responded with two comfortable victories over the Czech Republic, sandwiching a 7‑0 demolition of Croatia.

The wins over the Czech Republic demonstrated England’s attacking depth, as the squad controlled possession and created numerous chances. Both matches saw the forwards find the net with ease, restoring confidence ahead of the next round.

Croatia were overwhelmed by a relentless English onslaught, the 7‑0 scoreline underscoring the squad’s renewed purpose. The defence held firm, allowing the attack to flourish.

In September, the league named Thomas Tuchel’s side as Player Of The Month, reflecting the emotional toll of the summer tournament. Tuchel admitted rebuilding morale was priority number one when he took over the reins.

"I think it’s necessary to move on," the former Chelsea boss said on Tuesday. "There was a bit of criticism and scepticism around, but I said we don’t start new. I believe we don’t have to start completely new because we can build on what we built together," Tuchel continued.

The squad’s swift rebound brings them close to the quarter‑finals, with the next step now clearly defined. Tuchel’s confidence in the players’ commitment suggests England will approach the upcoming fixtures with high expectations.