Thomas Tuchel

“England boss Thomas Tuchel left out Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham from his starting line-up while Deschamps, stepping down after 14 years at the helm, omitted Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele.”

“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.”

“Tuchel was lambasted for sending on Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa to make a five-man defence, in a failed bid to hold on after England went 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon's goal early in the second half in Atlanta.”

“"We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today," Tuchel said afterwards. "The result is fantastic. The last four is amazing, but not happy with the performance… we were very lucky today."”

“Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at the break for the ineffective Noni Madueke and Declan Rice — the Arsenal midfielder had been suffering with illness earlier in the week.”

“Coach Thomas Tuchel described their presence as "the best news" and said: "We took a big step in our last match, but it was only a step.”

“A proud Tuchel — handed the daunting task of winning England's first World Cup in 60 years — hailed his exhausted men.”

“"When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief. It was one step more," said England boss Thomas Tuchel.”

“"The altitude will be, of course, a big disadvantage because we cannot physically adapt to it in four days. It's just impossible," England boss Tuchel said before the team's departure for Mexico City.”

“"The altitude will be, of course, a big disadvantage because we cannot physically adapt to it in four days. It's just impossible," said England boss Thomas Tuchel.”