Tuchel Regrets Not 'Eating Grass' After England's World Cup Win over Mexico
Tuchel said England’s 3-2 win in Mexico City showed a strong bond, with 10 men holding on after Jordan Henderson’s injury.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed on Tuesday he wished he had "eaten some grass" after the team's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in Mexico City last summer to preserve the feeling forever.
- Tuchel hailed a "huge bond" within the camp, especially when players showed empathy as Jordan Henderson broke his arm falling over an advertising hoarding while celebrating at Azteca.
- The victory marked only the third time Mexico lost at the stadium in 90 competitive matches. "It feels like they are my players now," Tuchel said, reflecting squad growth.
- England returns to action later this month hosting world champions Spain in the Uefa Nations League, with Tuchel set to name his squad on Friday.
- Beyond the Nations League, Tuchel is focused on the 2028 European Championships, which will be co-hosted by England, aiming to carry current momentum forward.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted he regrets not using the grass at the Azteca Stadium, which will host the match against Mexico at the World Cup.
The DT of England recalled the emotion it felt after defeating Mexico in the final eighths and confessed that it must have taken a peculiar memory of Azteca
After England's 3:2 against Mexico, Thomas Tuchel tells of his curious wish that he would have liked to eat grass from the stadium. Why the game remains unforgettable.
Thomas Tuchel raves in a documentary about the World Cup match of the English against Mexico at the tournament in the summer. The German national coach of the »Three Lions« regretted a special failure.
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