Thomas Tuchel Warns England Need Control After Defeat to Spain
· Sports · BBC Sport
England head coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the necessity of balance after his side suffered a 3-2 defeat against reigning world and European champions Spain in the Nations League at Wembley. Marc Guehi gifted Spain an opening goal inside two minutes before Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead by halftime. Kane missed a penalty early in the second half, hitting the crossbar after touching the ball twice, before Nico O'Reilly and Mikel Oyarzabal capitalised on defensive errors to secure the win for Spain. Tuchel noted that England must move beyond chaotic play and establish control to succeed at the elite level. The reigning world champions are now unbeaten in 39 matches.
Why it matters
The defeat exposes ongoing defensive vulnerabilities and tactical shortcomings for the England national team as they prepare for major international tournaments.
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