Thomas Tuchel will lead England into their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Croatia and while the German has been hard at work preparing his side, Mirror Football readers have been debated his pre-match routine

Thomas Tuchel will lead England out in his first major match as the Three Lions boss against Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup

England take on Croatia on Wednesday evening in their first game of the 2026 World Cup with former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic having offered his take on the Three Lions

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England manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia

Thomas Tuchel will lead England out in his first major tournament as boss as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas - but he has confirmed he won't be signing the national anthem

Tuchel says his England side do not need any more "emotional fuel" as they prepare for their opener against Croatia.

Tuchel bestreitet das erste Turnier als Nationaltrainer – vieles macht der Deutsche anders als seine Vorgänger. Am Mittwoch trifft seine Mannschaft auf Kroatien.

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England kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign in Dallas when they face Croatia on Wednesday night with Thomas Tuchel having been keeping his players guessing on the starting…

Thomas Tuchel will lead England into their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Croatia and while the German has been hard at work preparing his side, Mirror Football readers…

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