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'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time

'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

June 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Credit to the manager, he gave us a speech at half-time and said if we lose, we lose in our way, and I think we saw that in the way we came out in the second half."

— Harry Kane , Athlete

"It wasn't one of those where it was a big drama or standing up and shouting; it was what the team needed."

— Jude Bellingham , Athlete

"Even if we lose, it will not change my perception of the last 17 days, but let's do it our way."

— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete

"Overall, a complicated and confusing first half from us, really."

— Anthony Barry , Executive

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'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time
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England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

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