Tuchel says England have moved on from World Cup exit after Nations League run
After a 3-2 loss to Spain, England beat the Czech Republic home and away and Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League. Manager Thomas Tuchel said the team has moved on from its World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
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Centre · 1England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team has moved on from its World Cup semi-final disappointment and taken an important step forward with its Nations League performances. CNAN “England have moved on from their World Cup semi-final disappointment and taken an important step forward with their performances in the Nations League” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1England lost 3-2 to world champions Spain in their Nations League opener. They then beat the Czech Republic home and away and won 7-0 against Croatia, scoring 14 goals in their opening four matches. CNAN “After suffering a 3-2 defeat by world champions Spain in their Nations League opener, England responded with home and away wins over the Czech Republic and a 7-0 thrashing of Croatia, scoring 14 goals in their opening four matches.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1Speaking after Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Czechs at Wembley, the 53-year-old Tuchel said: "I think it's necessary to move on." He noted that England did not go out in the group stage at the World Cup, and said the squad had built on that tournament rather than starting again. CNAN “"I think it's necessary to move on," the 53-year-old told reporters after Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Czechs at Wembley.”“we don't have to start completely new because we can build on what we achieved together.” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1Tuchel praised the players' commitment and attitude from the first day in camp, saying he was happy they had shown it in all four matches. England are targeting success at Euro 2028 on home soil. CNAN “The commitment and attitude of the players from the first day in camp have been at a very high level and I'm happy that we have shown it in all four matches.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2The World Cup loss was a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina in Atlanta. Tuchel has continued to face questions about it, and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty wrote that he was heavily criticised for his defensive tactics in the game. CNAN “Tuchel, who has continued to face questions about England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina” Read at CNA ↗ BBC NewsN “so heavily criticised for his defensive tactics in that defeat in Atlanta” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1In the Czech win, captain Harry Kane scored twice, equalled Peter Shilton's England record of 125 caps, and took his England goal total to 91, 38 ahead of Wayne Rooney. BBC NewsN “as he celebrated equalling Peter Shilton's record of 125 England caps.”“his total of 91 now 38 ahead of Wayne Rooney” Read at BBC News ↗
Centre · 1McNulty singled out an attacking group of Kane, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham. Gordon scored in the games against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia, and Saka scored twice in Croatia. BBC NewsN “Anthony Gordon - on target in the three Nations League games against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia before being rested here at Wembley”“as he proved with two goals in Croatia.” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1Trent Alexander-Arnold, left out of the World Cup squad, was recalled and made his first start under Tuchel against the Czechs in Prague. McNulty said his performances demand his continued inclusion. BBC NewsN “Alexander-Arnold responded with performances that simply demand his continued inclusion.”“The 27-year-old made his first start under Tuchel” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1Bournemouth's Alex Scott impressed on his debut in the 7-0 win in Croatia but then suffered a thigh injury that Bournemouth fear will sideline him for two months. Newcastle's Lewis Hall also made a strong case at left-back after Nico O'Reilly returned to Manchester City injured. BBC NewsN “Bournemouth, who fear he will be sidelined for two months.”“Hall stepped in for three matches after Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly” Read at BBC News ↗
Centre · 1Tuchel said Declan Rice, who was being rested as his load is managed after injury, remains a fixed point in his team but that "it's an ongoing competition" as other midfielders impress. BBC NewsN “Is Declan still for me a fixed point in my team? Yes, but some other players are coming and impressing and it's an ongoing competition.” Read at BBC News ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- CNA reports Tuchel's comments on moving on from the World Cup, while BBC Sport's analysis looks at what the Nations League window revealed about squad depth and individual players. Both outlets are centre-rated.
- Emphasis
- CNA stresses Tuchel's quotes and the results. BBC stresses Kane's records, the attacking players, midfield options and the return of Alexander-Arnold.
- Leaves out or plays down
- CNA gives no player-by-player analysis or detail on injuries. BBC does not quote Tuchel on moving on from the World Cup and says little about the Spain defeat.
- Charged language
- “fab front four”“thrashing”“rout”
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley on Tuesday.
- England lost the World Cup semi-final 2-1 to Argentina.
- Tuchel is England's manager and has faced criticism over the World Cup exit.
Thomas Tuchel person
Tuchel says it is necessary to move on, that England did not go out in the group stage, and that the team can build on its World Cup progress. He praises the players' commitment in camp.
“I think it's necessary to move on” — CNA
“We played some high-level competitive football in the World Cup.” — CNA
Trent Alexander-Arnold person
BBC says Alexander-Arnold was recalled after being left out of the World Cup squad and impressed against the Czech Republic, making a strong case to keep his place.
“Alexander-Arnold responded with performances that simply demand his continued inclusion.” — BBC News
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Centre2 articles
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Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
Sympathetic Upbeat analysis by Phil McNulty of what England learned in the window, praising the attack, midfield depth and Alexander-Arnold's return.
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CNAN ·
England have put World Cup disappointment behind them, says Tuchel
Neutral Short report built around Tuchel's quotes about moving on from the World Cup and building on its progress.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 6 Oct 23:34 First BBC NewsN Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
- 7 Oct 05:42 +6h 8m CNAN England have put World Cup disappointment behind them, says Tuchel
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