If England needed a reminder of just how difficult it will be to defend their Under-21 European Championships title this summer they got it in full force in a 5-3 defeat by a star-studded France.
Earlier this week, Tuchel suggested that England lacked 'identity,' 'excitement,' and 'hunger to win' at Euro 2024 - despite the Three Lions reaching the final.
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It came 24 hours after he played in the tournament's pro-am alongside Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and former NFL player Eric Dickerson.
Incoming IOC president Kirsty Coventry has revealed that she will open talks to have Russia reinstated to the Olympics in time for the 2028 Games in LA. Russia was banned from Paris 2024.
Roy Keane fears that a couple of stars damaged their England hopes with their performances against Albania. He insisted that one player in particular lacks confidence.
JACK GAUGHAN AT WEMBLEY: Anthems done, handshakes with Sylvinho and Pablo Zabaleta in the dugout complete and Thomas Tuchel was gazing up towards the Royal Box.
Thomas Tuchel kicked off his England reign with a 2-0 victory over Albania on Friday night but the German manager was not left overly impressed by his team's performance at Wembley.
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The West Brom midfielder has scored five goals in his last four internationals.
James McAtee, Harvey Elliott and Liam Delap all found the net in Lorient, but England struggled to defend.
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Hugo Ekitike’s hat-trick spoiled Lee Carsley’s return as England U21 coach as France beat his 10-man team 5-3 in Lorient.
Thomas Tuchel praised Myles Lewis-Skelly's "natural confidence" after the England debutant scored in Friday's 2-0 win over Albania - but has challenged Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden to improve their performances.