Tuchel Criticises England’s ‘Freestyle’ Play Despite 1-0 Win Over New Zealand
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England edged New Zealand 1-0 in their final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup opener. Harry Kane broke the deadlock after a sluggish first half, but it was Jude Bellingham’s introduction at half-time that really lifted the tempo. Despite the victory in Tampa, manager Thomas Tuchel lamented his side’s tactical indiscipline early on. He praised the sharper positional play after the break and urged his players to maintain that structure ahead of the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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