England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Declan Rice spent much of the three days leading up to the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway in bed with an illness, making his decision to start the midfielder an even bigger risk.
England star Jude Bellingham praised his teammates for a gut-busting display as they overcame Norway 2-1 to secure their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with England's performance in their World Cup quarter-final despite their 2-1 extra-time defeat of Norway.
England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel says that when two of their leading players - captain Harry Kane and top midfielder Jude Bellingham moved away from the English Premier League and joined big clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, it helped shape their mentality.
Thomas Tuchel believes England's mentality, hunger and grit can carry them into the World Cup semi-finals as the Three Lions prepare to face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night.
England coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side are gathering momentum at the right time after defeating Mexico 3-2 to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.