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Rooney Calls Tuchel a 'Top Manager' as England Eyes 2026 World Cup
5 Sep
Summary
- Rooney praises Tuchel as England's manager
- England have won 3 qualifiers but lost a friendly under Tuchel
- Rooney says Tuchel will do well, but England's easy wins can be "boring"
As England prepares for the 2026 World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel, the team has received support from a legendary former player. England legend Wayne Rooney has praised Tuchel, calling him a "top manager" despite some criticism of the team's performances in recent World Cup qualifiers.
Over the past few weeks, England has beaten Albania, Latvia, and Andorra in qualifying matches, but also lost a friendly to Senegal. While Tuchel's team has secured three wins, their performances have been criticized by some. However, Rooney has come out in support of the manager, saying he believes Tuchel will do well leading England to the 2026 World Cup.
Rooney acknowledged that the qualifying matches against weaker opponents can be "boring" as England is expected to win easily. But he believes Tuchel will shine when facing tougher competition, saying "that's when you enjoy it." The former England player finished by stating that while he's not sure if Tuchel can lead the team to World Cup glory, he has "one shot" to prove himself on the biggest stage.
