Tuchel Raises Alarm Over Uneven Pitch Ahead of England’s World Cup Friendly

England coach Thomas Tuchel has warned about uneven turf at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa ahead of their warm-up match with New Zealand. Images of the new playing surface, reportedly laid just days earlier, showed patches that could heighten injury risks. Tuchel admitted the pitch looked “a little bit worrying” but said it would not alter his team selection. The Three Lions will split the squad into two groups for 45 minutes each as they continue final preparations. Tuchel also confirmed captain Harry Kane is in “top shape” as England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17, before facing Ghana and Panama in Group L.

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