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Watkins discusses Tuchel's demanding coaching style during England training

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Watkins discusses Tuchel's demanding coaching style during England training
Summary

Ollie Watkins has praised Thomas Tuchel's coaching methods at England's training base in Kansas City. As the team prepares for their World Cup match against Ghana, Watkins noted that Tuchel is 'not afraid' to shout at players to maintain high training standards. He recalled a moment when Tuchel urged Djed Spence to 'wake up' during a drill, showcasing the coach's commitment to excellence. Despite the demanding nature of Tuchel's coaching, Watkins described him as relaxed when not on the field. England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, and next, they face Ghana on Tuesday at 21:00 BST.

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  • •Watkins commended Tuchel's approach to coaching at the World Cup.
  • •Tuchel shouted at Spence during training to maintain high standards.
  • •England won their first match 4-2 against Croatia.
  • •The next match is against Ghana on Tuesday at 21:00 BST.
  • •Tuchel is known for being demanding yet relaxed off the field.
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  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins
  • 10:04 PMBBC Sport — Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins
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Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.

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Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.

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