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Thomas Tuchel lauded England's spirited 4-2 comeback victory over Croatia in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The manager credited his team's second-half resurgence, highlighted by goals from Bellingham and Rashford, as the foundation for their success.
"It was a tough game against a formidable opponent, especially in the first half. I'm incredibly pleased with our team's response. We showed immense energy, precisely what we aimed for. Above all, I'm happy for the fans.
The reaction in the second half was fantastic. The great thing is that we managed to settle our nerves and showcased our best football after the break. I hope we can maintain this momentum; we truly earned this victory with the spirit we displayed today.
We had nothing to lose in the second half. We had to push hard to secure the win. A magnificent reaction! Our team responded brilliantly against a challenging adversary," Tuchel stated.
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