England coach Tuchel understands Argentina's dark blue-kit superstition

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ATLANTA: England manager Thomas Tuchel said his players were not dwelling on the rich and often controversial history between England and Argentina as they prepare for Thursday’s World Cup semi-final, insisting the occasion itself is big enough. England focused on future, not history, before Argentina clash, says Tuchel. England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side were ready to face an Argentina team “fuelled by history” as they bid to reach a first men’s World Cup final since 1966.

Furthermore, Kopiering av materiale fra VG for bruk annet sted, crawling, skraping, indeksering (for eksempel tekst og datamining) er ikke tillatt uten avtale. © 2026 VG. Tuchel said his players had the “grit” and mentality to overcome the reigning champions, despite describing the 39-year-old as a unique talent who “sees stuff earlier than anyone else on the field”. "So hopefully, we can simplify the messages enough that they can execute it." WEIGHT OF HISTORY England are bidding to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years, since they lifted the trophy on home soil, but Tuchel rejected suggestions the weight of history had become a burden.

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ATLANTA: England manager Thomas Tuchel said his players were not dwelling on the rich and often controversial history between England and Argentina as they prepare for Thursday’s World Cup semi-final, insisting the occasion itself is big enough
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England focused on future, not history, before Argentina clash, says Tuchel.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side were ready to face an Argentina team “fuelled by history” as they bid to reach a first men’s World Cup final since 1966.
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Tuchel said his players had the “grit” and mentality to overcome the reigning champions, despite describing the 39-year-old as a unique talent who “sees stuff earlier than anyone else on the field”.
according to Evening Standard - News
"So hopefully, we can simplify the messages enough that they can execute it." WEIGHT OF HISTORY England are bidding to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years, since they lifted the trophy on home soil, but Tuchel rejected suggestions the weight of history had become a burden.
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ATLANTA: Argentina’s dark blue jersey has become more than just an alternate strip.
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"The two (England and Argentina) shirts are just iconic.
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It's very sad, but it's fair, "said the 52-year-old German technician.
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ATLANTA: England manager Thomas Tuchel said his players were not dwelling on the rich and often controversial history between England and…
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England focused on future, not history, before Argentina clash, says Tuchel.
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