Tuchel avoids England sack after win over DR Congo at World Cup

During England's World Cup match against DR Congo, Gary Lineker stated that manager Thomas Tuchel was close to being sacked with only 15 minutes remaining. England won the match 2-1 after Harry Kane's two goals helped them recover from a challenging performance. Tuchel faced criticism for the team's midfield issues and defensive vulnerabilities, emphasizing that adjustments would be necessary against stronger opponents. Concerns were expressed by former players regarding England's readiness for the knockout stages, particularly against Mexico in their upcoming match at the Azteca Stadium.

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