Tuchel says FA never doubted him after World Cup semi-final exit
England boss Thomas Tuchel held his first press conference since the World Cup, saying he has the FA's full support after their review and insisting they will continue together.
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Thomas Tuchel has spoken to the press for the first time since England's World Cup campaign ended with a semi-final defeat to Argentina. England finished third after beating France in the bronze medal match, but the manner of the semi-final loss, in which they led before losing 2-1, has lingered.
At a news conference, Tuchel was asked about the Football Association's reaction to the tournament. He joked about being "told off" for his substitutions, then described the review process as unusual but valuable. "It's sometimes painful, sometimes emotional, sometimes beautiful, because people speak up and they speak about situations, about moments, that you had not so high on your priority list," he said.
Tuchel insisted he had felt the full support of his bosses throughout the World Cup. "I felt this kind of freedom to take my choices and to just coach freely. And there was never a doubt in my mind that we will continue together," he said. He also spoke of sleepless nights and an unfulfilled ambition to deliver a trophy.
The FA's backing was made explicit, with Tuchel saying his bosses told him the semi-final defeat would not affect his future. He recalled the memorable win over Mexico in the Azteca stadium that took England to the quarter-finals.
Looking ahead, he confirmed the squad has been refreshed for the upcoming international window. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer, both left out of the World Cup squad, have been recalled. England face world champions Spain, then the Czech Republic and Croatia in a reshaped calendar.
Tuchel also backed the FA's stance that Gianni Infantino should leave his role as FIFA president, saying it was time for change.
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Sky News gave a detailed, reporter-led account of Tuchel's first press conference since the World Cup. The focus was on his relationship with the FA, the review process, and his future plans, with the reporter providing extra context on the semi-final disappointment and squad changes.
- “The disappointment of not landing the World Cup for the first time since 66, very much on the mind after that defeat to Argentina in the semi-final and how they did throw it away.”
- “And he did give a bit of revealing insight as well to on that, because Tuchel said that his bosses at the FA told him that that was not gonna impact his future in any way.”
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