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What Inter could expect from Djed Spence as Tottenham ace closes in on Serie A move

Although he was on the receiving end of Thomas Tuchel's demands at the World Cup, Djed Spence soon answered the German in the best possible way with some outstanding showings for the Three Lions whilst in the USA.

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OPINION: Why Thomas Tuchel deserves England fans support despite World Cup disappointment

Now that the dust has finally settled on England's ultimately unsuccessful World Cup campaign, the inquisition can finally begin.

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England's World Cup week review: Norway win followed by heartbreak & Tuchel criticism

The 2026 World Cup started with so much promise for Thomas Tuchel's England. While some criticised his attacking setup, which at times left England exposed at the back, others could see that playing with freedom and to England's strengths was always the way to approach this tournament.

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Tuchel hopes England players 'can be proud' of first medal in 60 years

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he hoped his players would one day look back on ⁠finishing third at the World Cup with some pride, despite falling short of their goal of winning the tournament.

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Thomas Tuchel claims England have 'scars' of World Cup exit ahead of Saturday's match

Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England's players carry the "scars" of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was still a gap to close to the top nations.

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Why Thomas Tuchel will have to rebuild players trust after England World Cup exit

Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England's bitter World Cup exit. But will he have to earn back the trust of his players?

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England players reportedly 'stunned' by Tuchel's defensive retreat against Argentina

England players were reportedly stunned by Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach during their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

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'Maybe not in our DNA': Under-fire Tuchel shifts blame of Argentina loss to players

England manager Thomas Tuchel shifted the blame to the player following England's semifinal loss to Argentina, saying that "no structure in the world would've helped us".

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OPINION: Tuchel was appointed to pass single test with England but failed Southgate's way

The entire premise of Thomas Tuchel's appointment was that he was not Gareth Southgate, and the German serial winner was recruited - with plenty of excitement - to get the Three Lions over the hurdles that have haunted them in the previous five tournaments. On Wednesday night in Atlanta, a huge opportunity to reach a World Cup final for the first time in 60 years arrived, and, unfortunately for England fans, Tuchel inexplicably went full Southgate at the worst possible moment.

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Thomas Tuchel slammed by English media after World Cup failure

Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the British media for his defensive tactics.

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Thomas Tuchel backs tactical decision despite latest England World Cup heartbreak

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

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England players not dwelling on history with Argentina admits Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his players were not dwelling on the rich and often controversial history between England and Argentina as they ⁠prepare for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, insisting the occasion itself is big enough.

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'I would have done the same': Thomas Tuchel on Argentina's kit superstition

Argentina's dark blue jersey has become more than just an alternate strip. ⁠For many, it is part of the team's football folklore, a shirt stitched with some of the nation's most famous World ‌Cup memories - and, perhaps, a little bit of good luck.

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Kane refutes talk of divisions in England camp after Tuchel & Bellingham's disagreement

Harry Kane has spoken on the tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham this week.

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Bellingham bites back at Tuchel's 'lucky' comment after taxing win over Norway

England were forced to survive another gruelling battle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's side secured a 2-1 extra-time quarter-final win over Norway on Saturday.

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Tuchel reveals Declan Rice was in bed for three days before Norway match

England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that midfielder Declan Rice spent most of the three days in bed before the World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday.

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Thomas Tuchel admits England were 'lucky' to beat Norway and qualify for World Cup semi-finals

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Saturday his team were "lucky" after squeezing past Norway 2-1 following extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

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Why Thomas Tuchel's flexibility will be crucial to England in World Cup latter stages

Questioned before the World Cup, then criticised during the group stage, Thomas Tuchel is now winning over his supporters. But the toughest test is yet to come, with this quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday night.

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England's Quansah receives two-match ban for red card against Mexico

England defender ⁠Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches ‌following his red card in ‌the team's World Cup ‌last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving ‌manager Thomas Tuchel short of ‌back-line options for the latter stages of the ‌tournament.

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Thomas Tuchel admits England beating Mexico at Azteca feels like winning the final

England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they overcame huge adversity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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How England became only the third side in history to beat Mexico at the Azteca Stadium

If Thomas Tuchel and his England players needed reminding as to how tough their World Cup Round of 16 assignment against Mexico was going to be, they only had to look at El Tri's recent record.

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England boss Tuchel not expecting 'hostile' Estadio Azteca for Mexico showdown

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side were relishing the chance to play in one ⁠of world football's most famous stadiums as they completed preparations on Saturday for their World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

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England's World Cup week review: Panama test passed as Kane saves blushes against D.R. Congo

England's third week at the 2026 World Cup was 15 minutes from being their last as Thomas Tuchel's side found themselves on the brink of a humiliating early exit. Harry Kane saved those blushes with two emphatic late goals, further cementing himself as England's inevitable man and setting up a fascinating clash at the Azteca against co-hosts Mexico.

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Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks key reason for England fightback against D.R. Congo

Gianni Infantino has credited FIFA's hydration breaks with helping England turn around their World Cup last-32 tie against D.R. Congo after Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to win 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but doubled down on his claims that they are not purely for any commercial benefit.