Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.

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England were stunned by Senegal, leaving Tuchel with a number of issues to solve to establish the Three Lions as contenders for the 2026 World Cup