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Declan Rice praises Thomas Tuchel's man management skills for England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Declan Rice praises Thomas Tuchel's man management skills for England

Summary

Declan Rice expressed admiration for Thomas Tuchel's coaching style following England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 18. While Tuchel faced some skepticism before the tournament, Rice highlighted his effective man management, noting how Tuchel's positive interactions with players enhance morale. This marks Tuchel's first international tournament as England manager, succeeding Gareth Southgate, who led the team for the past decade. Following the impressive start, England is well-positioned to advance to the knockout stages.

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By the Numbers

•England won their World Cup opener against Croatia 4-2.
•Thomas Tuchel is managing England at an international tournament for the first time.
•Declan Rice praised Tuchel's incredible man management abilities.
•England aims to qualify for the knockout stages after a strong start.
•This tournament marks a change in leadership from Gareth Southgate to Tuchel.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice shares what he thinks is ‘incredible’ about Thomas Tuchel as a manager

What they're saying

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England got off to a winning start at the World Cup. The Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday evening with an emphatic second-half performance capping a solid win.
— Yahoo Sports

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