'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.
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"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
Key People
Anthony Barry is an assistant manager in football, known for working alongside Thomas Tuchel.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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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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