Tuchel knows England are expected to make light work of their World Cup qualifying group and stressed that progress is the key for his team
Thomas Tuchel has learnt more about his England players following his opening two games in charge.
The German coach continued his winning start as Three Lions boss with a 3-0 triumph against Latvia in Monday’s (24.03.25) World Cup qualifier and has a greater understanding of the team following his first camp.
Tuchel said: “We need this to learn from each other. For the first time I coach most of these players, so I need to understand how they behave, what they’re like, how they behave under stress, what they do out of position, in position and out of possession and in possession.
“This is pretty normal overall and this is what I said to team. I’m very happy with the effort, the attitude and, of course, with the results because, you know, it’s not a lot to win here for us.
“We expect a win, everyone expects a win from us. But you have to do it, you have to put in a lot of work.
“The team is ready to put the effort in and we will get stronger from camp to camp.”
Tuchel knows England are expected to make light work of their World Cup qualifying group and stressed that progress is the key for his team ahead of next year’s tournament in North America.
He said: “I’m just focusing on what we have and to get the team to grow together and to build a strong group.
“I think we’re on a good way because the players make the effort, which is the most important. The players are very proud to come to camp and play for England. This is good and from there we go.
“We cross the river when we’re at the river, so first of all full focus to the qualification.
“The next one comes in June and then comes the most intense period in September, October, November, where we need to be ready and that’s what we do step by step.”
