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Thomas Tuchel urges England to improve defence against Ghana after ‘wake-up call’
‘We dropped too deep,’ Tuchel says of Croatia opener
TL;DR
- Thomas Tuchel wants England to improve their defensive structure after a 'wake-up call' against Croatia.
- He noted the team dropped too deep and was too 'man-man focused' in the first half against Croatia.
- Tuchel stressed the need for better ball retention and quicker acceleration of the game.
- He expects a more structured setup against Ghana, focusing on defending counter-attacks.
- Despite some players nursing injuries, Tuchel is pleased with the team's attitude and lack of complacency.
- Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with hydration breaks disrupting the flow of the game.