Scathing Tuchel claims England were afraid at Euro 2024

The German coach wants to see ‘joy to win’ in his first England match

HUNGER AND EXCITEMENT: Thomas Tuchel wants to bring hunger and excitement back to England having felt Gareth Southgate's side were inhibited by a fear of failure at last summer's European Championship.

Thomas Tuchel wants to bring hunger and excitement back to England having felt Gareth Southgate's side were inhibited by a fear of failure at last summer's European Championship.

The 51-year-old is preparing to lead the national team for the first time on Friday as the road to next summer's shot at World Cup glory gets under way with a Wembley qualifier against Albania.