Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of the England national team, recently spoke about an interesting regret regarding his team's historic victory in the 2022 World Cup. He admitted that he regrets not tasting the grass of the Azteca Stadium after the 3-2 victory over Mexico.
Historic victory and unforgettable moments
This victory was one of the greatest moments in the history of English football, as the national team managed to reach the quarter-finals despite being reduced in numbers due to Jarell Quansah's red card. In an interview conducted in conjunction with the new film by the Football Association titled "Reflections: England's World Cup Journey," Tuchel referred to his feelings during that match and said: "I texted a friend after the game and wrote, 'I regret not eating the grass after the game to keep something of it in my body forever.' That was the feeling and that moment."
Empathy and unity among players
Tuchel also referred to the moment when players like Jordan were injured and described how teammates reacted to this situation. He said: "In a second, all the players were there. Each of them came to stop the celebrations and support Jordan, and this empathy was very special." This victory brought memorable moments not only for the players but also for the fans, as many supporters in Britain stayed awake until morning to watch the match.
Tuchel is now looking forward to hosting Euro 2024 at home, thinking that his team is in a better position to win their first major trophy since 1966. He expressed: "I feel that these players are now mine, and we can build on this foundation. I am very excited. I think we have come one step closer to success, and in my opinion, we are on the right path."
The England national team is on the verge of the first international break of the season and will face the world champions, Spain, on September 26. This match is the first of four Nations League games, where Tuchel and his team will also face the Czech Republic twice and play one match against Croatia. The player list for these competitions will be announced on Friday.
