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Germany coach talks England World Cup preparations and tries out new combination for Bellingham
England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the postponement of a friendly against Costa Rica in Orlando due to thunderstorms has given his side an early insight into what they may face at the 2026 World Cup finals.
and:Wednesday’s match was delayed by an hour due to thunderstormsIt should be noted that this is the last experience of the Three Lions team before the start of the World Cup, as it participates in the last group, which includes Ghana, Croatia and Panama.
“This gives us an idea of what can happen at the World Cup,” Tuchel told ITV minutes before kick-off. “We knew it beforehand, and now we’re actually experiencing it. There is no problem and it should not be a reason to lose enthusiasm, patience or desire to play the match.”
He added: “We found out about the issue while we were still at the hotel and it was simple to deal with. We just decided to delay the departure of the bus for half an hour and then go to the stadium.”
The coach explained. “I knew there might be thunder and lightning for a few days, but it never occurred to me that the match might be cancelled.”
Regarding the condition of the field after the heavy rain, he said. “The ground suddenly looks dry compared to the amount of rain that has fallen, but the officials know very well what they are doing and the conditions seem to be suitable for playing the game.”
Praise for physical development
Tuchel also spoke about the preparation of his players before the start of the World Cup, stressing that the team continues to progress at the physical and technical levels.
He said: “We have a very strong squad and we also have outstanding players on the bench. We need this level if we want to take the next step and push our limits after a good preparation period that lasted ten days.”
He continued. “It’s about raising the intensity level, whether with or without the ball. We see a clear development in training, and the physical indicators and test results show that the adaptation process is going well and the players are increasing their preparation and fitness day by day.”
He added: “Now the team has to show it on the field.”
Tuchel tests Bellingham with a new combination
As for Jude Bellingham’s participation, Tuchel explained that the meeting was an opportunity to test his harmony with a number of fundamental pillars.
“I think it’s the first time he’s played alongside Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Elliott Anderson, so it’s an important experience for us and we want to see the results of that,” he said.
He added: “We have said many times that Bellingham is in excellent form, and so are the rest of the players. We have a strong squad and a strong bench.”
Ken rejects the idea of a vacation
Asked if he had considered resting captain Harry Kane during the game, Tuchel joked:
He concluded his statements by saying: “He is very determined and it is better that he plays 60 minutes today and then he will be ready to start the next game against Croatia.”
