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2026 WCQ: Tuchel Reacts to Fans Criticism as England Quality for World Cup
England fans responded to Thomas Tuchel's criticism with sarcastic chants during a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win, while Tuchel praised their support despite the backlash.
- Shortly before kick-off, England fans in Riga, Latvia sang sarcastic chants including `Thomas Tuchel, we'll sing what we want` and `Our support is f*****g s**t`.
- After the Wales friendly, Tuchel criticised Wembley Stadium as `The stadium was silent`, prompting England fans to feel unfairly singled out and voice their discontent.
- Thomas Tuchel, England manager, joked, `I got some stick in the first half` and praised the travelling England supporters in Riga as `brilliant support from start to finish`, while Harry Kane called the backing `amazing`.
- The 5-0 victory in Riga on Tuesday, sealed by Kane and Gordon, confirms England's World Cup spot and underlines their flawless qualifying run with six wins.
- There was a healthy contingent of travelling England supporters in Riga singing in the rain, and Thomas Tuchel acknowledged them with a wave, insisting he has `no problem` with the fans.
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During the 5:0 victory in Latvia in the World Cup Quali, England coach Thomas Tuchel (52) became the target of numerous fan songs – and took it with humour.
Thomas Tuchel addresses chants from England support during Latvia win
England's travelling supporters made their feelings known in Riga, but it was Thomas Tuchel who had the last laugh as his team demolished Latvia 5-0 to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup.The Three Lions needed just one win to guarantee qualification, and they delivered in style against opponents sitting 137th in the world rankings.Yet amid the celebrations, Tuchel found himself on the receiving end of some pointed chanting from England fans w…
Thomas Tuchel responds to England fans after chants mocking Three Lions boss
Tuchel was targeted with chants from the opening whistle (Picture: Getty) Thomas Tuchel insisted he has ‘no problem’ with England fans after the travelling support targeted him with sarcastic chants during the win over Latvia. The Three Lions booked their place in next summer’s World Cup with an easy 5-0 win in Riga on Tuesday night, becoming the first European nation to book their flights to North America in June. Tuchel, who succeeded Gareth S…
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