Tuchel has no more words for Kane before the game
According to Soccernews.
Context
Harry Kane, captain of the England team, has been a central figure in the team, scoring 21 goals in the last 22 games. His ability to lead and his experience are vital, especially at critical times like this, where England are looking to solidify their position in the Nations League. Alex Scott's injury also raises questions about the depth of the squad and the need to adapt to Tuchel's choices.
Why this matters
Harry Kane's potential 125th cap for England is a significant milestone in his career, as it places him alongside Peter Shilton as the player with the most appearances in the men's national team. This achievement not only highlights his longevity and consistency, but also his importance to the team, especially after an impressive comeback in recent matches, including an impressive victory over Croatia. Kane's presence on the pitch could have a decisive impact on England's performance against the Czech Republic.
Main conclusions
- Tuchel has no more words for Kane before the game.
- Thomas Tuchel praises Harry Kane ahead of his potential 125th cap for England, where he could equal the record for most appearances.
- Tuchel does not have ‘any more words’ for Kane ahead of landmark England appearance.
Thomas Tuchel, coach of Bayern Munich, revealed that he no longer has words to describe Harry Kane, who is about to win his 125th cap for the English team in the match against the Czech Republic, scheduled for this Tuesday. If he plays at Wembley, Kane will equal Peter Shilton as the player with the most appearances in the history of the England men's team. In the last 22 games for the national team, Kane has scored 21 goals and, in the four previous clashes against the Czech Republic, he has already scored three goals.
After a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Spain in the first game of the Nations League, England recovered with victories over the Czech Republic and Croatia, the latter by an impressive 7-0. Tuchel is prepared to make some changes to his team before the final game of the international break. Although he did not reveal many details about his selection, the coach was generous in his praise for the 33-year-old striker. "I'm not sure I have any more words," Tuchel said of Kane. "He's on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or. We've talked about him so many times, and I try to find new words that then don't make sense!"
"Everything he does, he does at the highest level; he does it consecutively, and I am very sure that he will be the one who leads the team in training. He will lead the team in the warm-up and will not take one step less or slower. That is the level he is at. Since taking on this great role at Bayern Munich, he has reached a new level. It is the highest level, on and off the field."
Tuchel also mentioned that all great strikers in world football have individual goals, in addition to contributing to their team's victory. "These players don't just do it for their team to win; they also do it for themselves and for the records: 'How many can I score? How many can I watch? Where's the next record?' That's what motivates them, and it's a good thing. You won't find a striker of this caliber who doesn't have these personal goals."
One of the players that Tuchel will definitely not count on for this match is Alex Scott, who withdrew from the squad due to a thigh injury. Reports suggest that Bournemouth are unhappy with the way England have handled the 23-year-old's situation, given that he could be sidelined for up to eight weeks during a busy period for the club. However, Tuchel assures that the English team did not take any risks with Scott's physical condition when they decided to play him in the game against Croatia. "On a human level, I'm sorry he won't have the opportunity to make his next cap [against the Czech Republic]," Tuchel said. "In my mind, he started [the game]. We wouldn't have taken any risk, even though it was a great opportunity for him. We wanted him to start, but if we had any idea that it would be a risk [to play him], we wouldn't have made that decision. We never do that."
"We – the medical and fitness department – are always in communication with all the players who are with us. We share information; this is a completely open process. I can understand that Bournemouth are not happy because they are losing a key player. But I can just say that from the moment we made the decision, there was absolutely no apparent risk to me or our fitness team. It's a one-off situation."
England remain unbeaten in the last eight games against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium (six wins and two draws), with the most recent of these meetings ending in a 1-0 victory in the group stage of Euro 2020. However, the English team suffered a defeat to Spain at the same stadium at the beginning of this international window. The last time England lost two consecutive home competition games was between November 1999 (against Scotland) and October 2000 (against Germany), under Kevin Keegan.
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What happens next
With England preparing to face the Czech Republic, expectations are high, especially with Kane in the spotlight. Thomas Tuchel, who praises Kane's leadership and quality, can make changes to his team, but the striker's presence is crucial for the team's morale. The result of this game could influence England's outlook in the Nations League and shape their trajectory in the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the result of the game between England and the Czech Republic?
The game has not yet taken place, it is scheduled for this Tuesday.
How many goals has Harry Kane scored in the last 22 games for the national team?
Harry Kane scored 21 goals in his last 22 games for the national team.
What is the importance of jo
go to Harry Kane?
If he plays, Kane will equal Peter Shilton as the player with the most appearances in the history of the England men's team.
How did the defeat to Spain impact England in the Nations League?
After a 3-2 defeat to Spain, England bounced back with victories over the Czech Republic and Croatia.
When is England's next game?
England's next game will be against the Czech Republic, scheduled for this Tuesday.