QtrendsTuchel's impact and Saka injury worry ahead of Ghana clash
England manager Thomas Tuchel has given the team's attackers freedom to express themselves, a move endorsed by former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere as a potential World Cup-winning formula. Tuchel has publicly criticized the tournament's hydration break rules, arguing they slow down the game. Meanwhile, the team faces an injury dilemma over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the Ghana match, and Tuchel must resolve a center-back selection puzzle with options like Marc Guehi.
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Go for Guehi? Tuchel's centre-back dilemma
(Sky Sports)
England face Saka injury dilemma as Tuchel prepares for Ghana clash
(The Independent)
England’s Thomas Tuchel hits out at World Cup hydration breaks
(The Independent)
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