Aduku: Falconets ready for England battle, targeting World Cup glory
Nigeria are the only African team left in the competition after progressing to the knockout stage, a development Aduku admitted gives his side added responsibility as they carry the continent’s hopes into Thursday’s clash The post Aduku: Falconets ready for England battle, targeting World Cup glory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, expressed regret that he did not eat any grass from Azteca Stadium in Mexico after England's World Cup victory over Mexico. The 3-2 win in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup was described by Tuchel as one of the memorable moments of the team's campaign. In a reflection documentary, Tuchel told former England striker Daniel Sturridge that he wished he had taken something from the pitch to preserve the memory of the occasion.
He also spoke about the strong support the players showed to Jordan Henderson when he suffered a wrist fracture during the celebrations. Tuchel noted that the players stopped the celebrations and surrounded Henderson, showing empathy and unity. England's World Cup campaign, which ended with a semi-final loss to Argentina, provided a foundation for the team to build on ahead of the 2028 European Championship.
Tuchel expressed excitement about working with the current players and bringing in new young talent for the Euros. He emphasized that the focus for the next four matches in the Nations League would be the preparation for the European Championship.
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