The performance wasn’t without its faults, but England showed more endeavor and bravery than most Three Lions fans are used to in the win over Croatia.

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

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

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

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

Thomas Tuchel's side hit Croatia for four after twice being pegged back

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Thomas Tuchel’s fingerprints were all over a disarmingly entertaining 4–2 victory for England against Croatia.

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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.

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The performance wasn’t without its faults, but England showed more endeavor and bravery than most Three Lions fans are used to in the win over Croatia.