How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

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In the final hours before England ’s opening World Cup match, Thomas Tuchel hasn’t felt the need for any extra rousing speech about what the competition is. The manager senses the right mood among the squad as it is.

“They know,” Tuchel says. “We all know, and I think you have to grow into a tournament.