Thomas Tuchel says nothing has scared him at the World Cup and is adamant that England are capable of competing with any team.Tuchel, whose side hope to clinch top spot in Group L when they face Panama in New Jersey on Saturday evening, is not panicking after England’s goalless draw with Ghana. The head coach remains confident in his players and, with the bulk of the group stage completed, has not seen anything to make him think any opponents are unstoppable.“I’m not scared in general,” he said. “We feel confident enough to be ready and compete on any level. I haven’t seen that much football, to be honest, because the times were always quite early and we’re on the training pitch.“Then it’s the afternoon, we’re in the office preparing the next day. I haven’t seen that much football – but I’m not scared. I see, of course, good teams. I see high-quality individual players who decide team matches. I see all kinds. I still see our group as one of the most difficult. This is where we go from. We focus on what we can influence.”England risk finishing second if they fail to beat Panama, who are out after losing their first two games. A narrow victory would leave them in danger of missing out on top spot on goal difference if Ghana secure a heavy win over Croatia.Cricket continues to play a part in training as England try to keep a relaxed atmosphere. Photograph: Denny Medley/Imagn Images/ReutersTuchel admitted that England needed to be better against low blocks, but he is not worried about teams trying to wind up Jude Bellingham. Ghana appeared to try to get under the midfielder’s skin, particularly during a fraught ending to the first half, and it could be similarly physical against Panama.“No fear,” Tuchel said. “I didn’t think about this yet. I think sometimes it fuels Jude. He accepts that these moments come and he’s happily engaging in it, because it brings out the edge in him that he needs sometimes.
‘I’m not scared’: Tuchel backs England to compete with anyone at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel says nothing has scared him at the World Cup and is adamant that England are capable of competing with any team













