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Ex-England player backs Tuchel after World Cup
Wayne Rooney, former captain of the England national team, emphasized the necessity of keeping Thomas Tuchel as the head coach of the England team despite their exit in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they were defeated 2-1 by Argentina after the South Americans gained the advantage in the final minutes. Rooney addressed criticism directed at Tuchel’s decisions, including substitutions and squad selections. He considered the only possible justification for dismissing Tuchel would be to hire Spanish coach Pep Guardiola if he became available, adding that Guardiola is the only manager deserving of succeeding Tuchel given his experience and global reputation. Rooney also pointed out that Tuchel lacks previous World Cup experience, which is an important factor when facing such a major event, and he reaffirmed the FA’s confidence in Tuchel’s continuation until the UEFA European Championship in 2028. Despite the criticisms, Rooney stressed that changing the coach at this stage might be a risk, and that maintaining Tuchel is the most appropriate choice for the England team at this current phase.
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