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England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed satisfaction with his team's character following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over DR Congo. The German tactician noted that the English side conceded a goal from the opponent's first shot on target but then created enough chances to secure the win in regular time.
"We conceded from their very first shot. After that, we had plenty of opportunities to score, and in my opinion, we should have been awarded a penalty. We had to work incredibly hard, but the substitutes made an excellent impact and helped us win the match," Tuchel commented.
The England coach emphasized that the team's most crucial quality was their patience during the most challenging moments.
"We need to have the mindset that when things get tough, we shouldn't lose faith and patience. That's exactly what we did today," he added.
Tuchel also highlighted the performance of the opposing goalkeeper, who he believed was a primary reason England had to wait so long for the winning goal. Finally, the German offered special praise to captain Harry Kane, who continues to impress with his form. It was the Bayern Munich striker who completed the turnaround for the "Three Lions" with his goals in the second half.
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