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Thomas Tuchel excited by ‘beauty’ of England v Argentina World Cup semi-final

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThomas Tuchel, England's manager, expressed that he does not feel burdened by the country's 60-year wait for World Cup success, instead viewing the semi-final against Argentina as an event of immense beauty and magnitude. Tuchel highlighted that the World Cup serves to excite the nation, unite fans, and provide a temporary escape from worries, emphasising the positive energy and connection people feel with the England squad. Despite acknowledging the tension and his own nerves, Tuchel stated that his players are highly competitive, excited, and hungry to play in the semi-final, recognising the iconic nature of the teams and the historical significance of the match. The semi-final in Atlanta will see England, who are back-to-back European Championship runners-up, face holders Argentina, with increased security measures in place for what is anticipated to be a fiery encounter between the historic rivals. Tuchel admitted that his first tournament as an international manager has been a 'draining' emotional 'roller coaster', and he has found ways to ground himself, such as enjoying simple pleasures like a bike ride and an ice cream. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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