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

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

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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  • England secured a 2-1 win against DR Congo.
  • Harry Kane scored both goals to help the team.
  • Tuchel faced criticism for team performance and tactics.
  • Wayne Rooney warned of potential issues against Mexico.
  • England's next match is in Mexico City.
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  • 8:10 AMYahoo SportsLineker: Tuchel was on brink of England sack
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Gary Lineker said Thomas Tuchel was “on the brink” of being sacked during England’s nervy World Cup clash against DR Congo.

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