Coach Tuchel asks England to focus highly before match against Serbia

Despite having already secured a ticket to the 2026 World Cup finals, coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that the England team must not be allowed to slacken in the match against Serbia.

Coach Thomas Tuchel has sent a strong message ahead of England's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Serbia. Although England have already achieved their goal of reaching the finals, the German coach stressed that the team must not fall into complacency.

Coach Thomas Tuchel directs England's final training session before the match against Serbia at Wembley Stadium.

In the pre-match press conference, Tuchel was frank: "There is no reason for us to stop running, stop fighting or reduce our intensity. If there is no more pressure to win to get a ticket, then why don't we play football with all our ability?" He believes that the seemingly "low-motivation" matches are the most accurate measure of the character and attitude of a great team.

"What our team needs right now is not to experiment too much, but to consolidate its playing identity. The team needs to clearly demonstrate its tactical system with defined lines, the ability to control the central area and the connection between the position groups," he emphasized.

In recent training sessions at Wembley, Tuchel has been described as extremely meticulous. He spends a lot of time asking his players to maintain a high level of movement, press with discipline and organise quick transitions. Alongside the technical aspects, he also focuses on the mental aspect, applying meditation and controlled breathing techniques.

Tuchel revealed that he also meditates every day to increase his concentration, and also shared the role of "brotherhood", the cohesion in the group. "When the team spirit is strong, all tactical systems work better," he said.

Although England have a big advantage and are in a good mood, Tuchel believes the match against Serbia is still an important opportunity to consolidate structure and form. He has no intention of changing too many key personnel, because according to him, "stability must be built even in matches that do not decide fate".

Tuchel’s statement raises the expectation that England will go into the game with a serious attitude, high intensity and determination to maintain the quality of play. Facing Serbia will be a suitable test to assess England’s level of maturity under Tuchel.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, coach Thomas Tuchel wants every match, big or small, to be a building block for an England team with a clear identity, discipline and world- class class.

The England vs Serbia match will take place at 2:45 a.m. on November 14, 2025 (Vietnam time) in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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