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‘I’m not scared’: Tuchel backs England to compete with anyone at World Cup
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The Guardian·about 2 hours ago

‘I’m not scared’: Tuchel backs England to compete with anyone at World Cup

  • England must match or beat Ghana’s result to finish top

  • Reece James out for two games, Rice also injury concern

Thomas Tuchel says nothing has scared him at the World Cup and is adamant that England are capable of competing with any team.

Tuchel, whose side hope to clinch top spot in Group L when they face Panama in New Jersey on Saturday evening, is not panicking after England’s goalless draw with Ghana.

The head coach remains confident in his players and, with the bulk of the group stage completed, has not seen anything to make him think any opponents are unstoppable.

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Sources: The Guardian

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