Thomas Tuchel promotes calmness over motivation in England's match against Croatia
England coach Gareth Southgate did not deliver a motivational speech at half-time against Croatia, contrary to popular belief. Instead, Thomas Tuchel encouraged calmness, reassuring players their worth wasn't tied to the game's outcome. This approach challenges traditional coaching methods by acknowledging the possibility of failure to alleviate pressure.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 13:27 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 13:50 UTC
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