Beginning against Albania

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Before his beginnings in the traditional stage of Wembley, New England coach Thomas Tuchel pays attention to every detail. The former Dortmund and Bavaria coach, who now wants to obtain the first World Cup title since 1966 with the three Lions, leaves no doubt about the great (Site notre bureau spécialisé) nation that he now represents. The responses in German are taboo during his press conferences.

« Out of respect where we are, and for all the others, I just want to do it in English, » said Tuchel, adapted to Tuchel, but definitively, when he was asked for a German response when he was announced for the qualifier of the World Cup between England and Albania (Friday / 8:45 am). Something like it is well received in England. Tuchel knows that as a trainer in the country of the Great Rival of Germany, he will particularly look critically on the island and, at least at the beginning, will have a difficult position in certain parts of the fans.

« I am absolutely aware that it is something special to be able to train this team as a foreign trainer. » He will show that he deserves the work, announced with confidence the work, which has moved to London. In particular, the appointment of the Jordan Henderson, a 34 -year -old Ajax professional, who previously had no chance in Saudi Arabia, often injured in Reece James (Chelsea) and Marcus Rashford, who is slowly back in shape at Aston Villa, are controversial in England.

« I would be surprised if no one was surprised, » reacted Tuchel almost amused. « And I think the debate is part of the work. » He and his team, to which his long-term German assistant Zsolt Löw and Arno Michels no longer belong, have had emotional and animated discussions. « There have been very, very tight decisions – and some players are not in the team, although they did enough and deserved it. » He did not name names, but Conor Gallagher (Atlético) and Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) should be included.

Unlike Southgate: Tuchel wants to play offensive (Site notre bureau spécialisé) with England

Thomas Tuchel has to face a difficult balance in his new job. He must immediately provide results on the ground so that fans of his sides and more importantly secure the qualification of the World Cup of the three Lions. But it must also constitute a team for the tournament in the summer of 2026 and integrate the players into the team from a perspective. « The appointment is not a appointment to America, » said the coach with a view of his first team from England. At the same time, he stressed that each player who is now going to the World Cup even in a year and a half.

Unlike his predecessor Gareth Southgate, whose (Site notre bureau spécialisé) was controversial among fans, he announced a direct offensive style with more speed and intensity. « I think we should have the courage to play like a real English team, » said Tuchel. « Our game should reflect the country’s values ​​- and that of the best league in the world, the Premier League. » He wanted to incorporate « a little club (Site notre bureau spécialisé) ».

As a club coach, Tuchel has many successes – the DFB Cup with Borussia Dortmund, a somewhat flattering German championship with the FC Bayern, all national titles with Paris Saint -Germain and the victory of the Champions League with Chelsea. But none of this matters when he was sitting on the coach bench for the first time in front of 90,000 spectators.

Born in Krumbacher, the native of the British royal family received support before his first game. Prince William congratulated that Tuchel was « exactly the right one » for work. The heir to the throne and president of the FA of the English (Site notre bureau spécialisé) association even trusted him to finish 60 years of title in the summer of 2026 in England. The triumph of the World Cup is « definitely possible » with Tuchel, said William from the « sun ».

With All England Affinity – the national anthem « God Save The King » does not want to sing at the moment. “I have the feeling that it is not only a question of course. « This is why I decided not to sing in my first games. »