Tuchel: England were lucky despite World Cup semi-final spot
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance despite their 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. Midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored both goals, defended the players' efforts in difficult conditions.
Why it matters
The public disagreement between a high-profile manager and his star player highlights internal tensions within the England squad during a major tournament.
An animated England coach Thomas Tuchel on the touchline during their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 11.
Listen From left: England’s Harry Kane, two-goal hero Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers celebrate after they beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 11.
MIAMI – England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were “lucky” to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised “world-class” Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.
The furious German was in little mood to celebrate despite England reaching the last four for just the fourth time in history after Bellingham’s double overturned Andreas Schjelderup’s opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
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