Tuchel confident ‘this camp will not define us’ after England defeat to Japan ahead of World Cup
Tuchel confident ‘this camp will not define us’ after England defeat to Japan ahead of World Cup Thomas Tuchel insisted that England will not let their recent camp “define them” ahead of the summer FIFA World Cup, despite a 1–0 defeat at Wembley Stadium. A goal from Kaoru Mitoma proved the difference as Japan secured victory , with Tuchel taking a measured view of England’s two-game camp. “It is what it is.
We got punished for not a lot against Uruguay, and today it was one counterattack,” he said. “We knew that before, I knew that before. I am disappointed, but it is important to put it into perspective.
Our players are heavily invested in club and European football. We played against two well-drilled teams, very good opponents. “We had a big change in the middle of camp and suddenly had seven or eight players who had to leave.
It’s not an excuse; it’s an explanation of why it has not been perfectly smooth. We made life difficult for ourselves by narrowing it and not using the full-backs. “We couldn’t score when the chances were there, but it is important to learn from it.
This camp will not define us. ” England were without captain Harry Kane due to injury, and Tuchel admitted his absence was felt. “In his absence, do we have the same threat?