12 Jul 2026 14:24:19
Hi all
I know this ain’t the most popular with many. But did you see the England game yesterday? I wondered what people’s thoughts are regarding Thomas Tuchel's comments after the game saying we were rubbish and got lucky even though we have just qualified for a WC semi-final.
I wasn’t keen on Tuchel getting the job and don’t agree with some of his decisions but he has gone way up in my estimation after the post-match interview.

I think it is really refreshing that someone says it as it is. I appreciate what Bellingham said that the players need to take some credit, whilst true to hide from the performance by the result alone is foolhardy. Let’s hope they can go on and possibly lift the trophy.

1.) 12 Jul 2026
12 Jul 2026 20:17:08
I am no Tuchel fan, but he said England were sloppy - they were. He said they were lucky - they were. Can't see anything wrong in what he said. Bellingham's comment of "maybe he doesn't know what it's like to play in those conditions" was a bit stupid.
I don't think Tuchel said England were rubbish. He just said they need to play better.

2.) 13 Jul 2026
13 Jul 2026 06:25:44
Yeah, I was paraphrasing: the message was we weren't great, which I feel is refreshing rather than the standard tripe that managers like Southgate and Sven would trot out.
I can understand why Bellingham would protect his team mates, but the commentator was out of order because, before they had actually spoken to each other, he conveyed the message to Bellingham was "the boss ain't happy with you." Yet, they have just qualified for a World Cup semi final, not many can say that.