Thomas Tuchel's calm demeanor stood out amidst a chaotic World Cup draw that saw England paired with Croatia in Toronto and Ghana in Boston, with Panama also competing in New Jersey or Philadelphia. The German manager, who will be at the helm of the Three Lions, was asked to speculate on potential opponents and responded by saying he wasn't getting too carried away.
For Tuchel, it's all about focusing on what England can control – their performances in the group stages. He echoed his mantra, "Bring it on," which has become a familiar phrase with him, underscoring his confidence in the team's ability to tackle any challenges that come their way. However, he also acknowledged that the tournament will be tough, particularly against Croatia and Mexico.
When asked about playing in Mexico City, Tuchel couldn't help but express excitement at the prospect of returning to a place where he has fond memories from his time as Chelsea manager. Nonetheless, he emphasized that England must not get too caught up in speculation about potential knockout opponents just yet.
The draw itself was marred by controversy, including an embarrassing moment for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who awkwardly presented US President Donald Trump with a trophy, which the latter promptly wore around his neck. Infantino also had to apologize after attempting to whip up the crowd into chants of "USA, USA, USA," only to be met with awkward silences.
Despite the drama and cringe-worthy moments, Tuchel's focus remains laser-sharp on the task at hand: helping England navigate the complex group stage schedule. As he pointed out, "We don't worry about our opponents. We don't worry about what can happen, what happens in the other groups." With his trademark calmness and confidence, Tuchel is likely to be a key factor in England's success or failure at this World Cup.
England now face Croatia, who are considered one of the toughest opponents in the group stage, along with Ghana and Panama. The prospect of meeting Mexico or Brazil in the knockout stages has also sparked debate among fans, but for Tuchel, it's about taking things one step at a time and maintaining his team's focus on performance rather than speculation.
As the tournament unfolds, Tuchel will be under intense scrutiny as England look to make their mark. One thing is certain – this World Cup draw has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable tournament.
For Tuchel, it's all about focusing on what England can control – their performances in the group stages. He echoed his mantra, "Bring it on," which has become a familiar phrase with him, underscoring his confidence in the team's ability to tackle any challenges that come their way. However, he also acknowledged that the tournament will be tough, particularly against Croatia and Mexico.
When asked about playing in Mexico City, Tuchel couldn't help but express excitement at the prospect of returning to a place where he has fond memories from his time as Chelsea manager. Nonetheless, he emphasized that England must not get too caught up in speculation about potential knockout opponents just yet.
The draw itself was marred by controversy, including an embarrassing moment for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who awkwardly presented US President Donald Trump with a trophy, which the latter promptly wore around his neck. Infantino also had to apologize after attempting to whip up the crowd into chants of "USA, USA, USA," only to be met with awkward silences.
Despite the drama and cringe-worthy moments, Tuchel's focus remains laser-sharp on the task at hand: helping England navigate the complex group stage schedule. As he pointed out, "We don't worry about our opponents. We don't worry about what can happen, what happens in the other groups." With his trademark calmness and confidence, Tuchel is likely to be a key factor in England's success or failure at this World Cup.
England now face Croatia, who are considered one of the toughest opponents in the group stage, along with Ghana and Panama. The prospect of meeting Mexico or Brazil in the knockout stages has also sparked debate among fans, but for Tuchel, it's about taking things one step at a time and maintaining his team's focus on performance rather than speculation.
As the tournament unfolds, Tuchel will be under intense scrutiny as England look to make their mark. One thing is certain – this World Cup draw has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable tournament.
I swear, it was like something out of a Harry Potter movie! The baristas were all dressed up as wizards and they could brew a latte with just one wave of their wand 
️. I tried to ask them how they did it but they just winked at me and said "magic happens" 
. Anyway, back to the World Cup... I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of a football field with my name on it 
but only if I can get it in a font that looks like handwriting 
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i've been following thomas tuchel since he was at borussia Dortmund and man he's always been so calm and collected even in the most intense situations 
anyway back to england... i think it's great that they're focusing on what they can control, like their performances in the group stages 
tuchel's "bring it on" mentality is so inspiring 
and honestly i'm a bit worried about playing in mexico city lol remember when he was at chelsea? 
anyway can't wait to see how england does in this tournament! 
and btw what was up with infantino trying to get trump pumped up? awkward much 
... but omg i totally get why tuchel's being calm about it all - like, yeah england can't control who else is in their group, but they can control how they perform against those guys. and honestly, it's easy for me to say that from the outside looking in 
especially with infantino trying to get trump hyped up - poor guy just didn't know how to work a crowd 
. anyway, tuchel's vibes are super refreshing and i'm here for him being all about performance over speculation 
! Thomas Tuchel is my guy 
and he always brings that calm vibes 
. Focus on the present, right? 
Don't get too caught up in thinking about what could be in the knockout stages 
. Croatia's gonna be tough 
but I got faith in Tuchel and the lads 
... he seems so stoked about it 
. He's right, we shouldn't get too carried away with speculation about who they'll play next 
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. Bring on the drama, bring on the excitement - let's see what England can do! 
, but it's clear that Tuchel remains laser-focused on his task at hand. I'm excited to see how England navigates this tricky group stage schedule and whether their calm, collected approach will pay off in the long run 
with tuchel at the helm they've got a solid squad and he's proven himself to be a top manager in europe already. croatia might be tough but i'm sure they can handle them, and having ghana and panama in their group stage should help too 
mexico or brazil would be huge tests for them... fingers crossed they make a deep run tho