The Three Lions had gone ahead in Dallas through Harry Kane's retaken penalty when the dispute allegedly occurred.

England are hoping to go one better than Euro 2024 after reaching the final under Gareth Southgate with Thomas Tuchel now leading the Three Lions

Ahead of England's World Cup 2026 opener, one Thomas Tuchel decision in particular has been ripped apart by a disgruntled former member of the squad

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

The Three Lions had gone ahead in Dallas through Harry Kane's retaken penalty when the dispute allegedly occurred.

A rollercoaster first half against Croatia for England saw Thomas Tuchel shout something at Jordan Pickford in the middle of the match

Harry Kane struck twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed a stylish win for England in Dallas

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

The England manager was unsatisfied with his team’s performance in the first-half against Croatia

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Thomas Tuchel's side got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 4-2 victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday evening (BST).

MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Thomas Tuchel delivered a dressing room dressing down to inspire England to victory in their World Cup opener.

England produced a second half masterclass to blow Croatia away in their World Cup opener with Harry Kane revealing boss Thomas Tuchel gave a rousing half-time speech

Thomas Tuchel revealed he urged England to play with courage and be themselves at halftime during their 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia in Group L.

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

England 4-2 Croatia: Kane levelled Gary Lineker’s World Cup record and credited Tuchel’s half-time team talk for inspiring a dominant second-half performance

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.