Kane and Bellingham air strong views in England World Cup review
Summary
England players, including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, reportedly spoke candidly with head coach Thomas Tuchel at a team meeting in September about the team’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Some players questioned Tuchel’s defensive approach late in the match, and the squad later won three games in a row after losing to Spain.Key Facts
- The Football Association gathered squad members’ views as part of its review of the World Cup campaign.
- The team meeting with Tuchel took place at the start of the September international break.
- Some senior players reportedly felt Tuchel’s instructions late in the Argentina match were too negative and defensive.
- Argentina scored twice in the final five minutes, including a stoppage-time winner, after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead.
- Tuchel cited Argentina’s quality as a reason for England’s defeat, but some players did not accept that explanation.
- Kane and Bellingham reportedly shared strong views during the meeting.
- England lost 3-2 to Spain in their first September Nations League match, then won three straight games.
- England scored 12 goals and conceded none in three matches against the Czech Republic and Croatia.
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