Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown

Thomas Tuchel's England team visits Wembley on Saturday, a reminder of what could have been in last year's World Cup. If England had held out for the final minutes of their match against Argentina, they would have faced Spain in the final. Instead, Tuchel's substitutions led to two goals conceded. Tuchel acknowledges his team is "unfulfilled" by not achieving his goal of a second star on the England jersey.

Aaron Saka echoed this sentiment, revealing there is still a "scar" in England over the World Cup. Despite criticism, Tuchel reports positive reactions from supporters, with the high-profile match against Spain being a chance to silence the critics and lead England to their first major tournament win since 1966. England's upcoming Euro in two years could provide a final opportunity for their captain, Harry Kane, who turned 33 earlier this year.

Spain, ranked one in the world, is a strong favorite to reach the quarter-finals, followed by Croatia and the Czech Republic. A win against the world champions would be a significant step for England in their quest for major tournament success.