England just absolutely brutalized Croatia over the weekend, laying down an insane 7-0 thrashing that truly sent a message to everyone watching. And you know what? Former England boss Peter Taylor is feeling it, backing Thomas Tuchel big time, saying this man has the personality and the experience to finally snatch that major international trophy for the Three Lions at Euro 2028. We’re talking glory, folks.
Tuchel’s Journey: From World Cup Highs To Semi-Final Heartbreak and Back
Look, Tuchel hasn’t had it easy. He already steered England to their best World Cup finish since that legendary 1966 triumph, snagging third place, which is huge. But let’s be real, the guy took a ton of heat for how England went down in that heartbreaking semi-final defeat to World Cup finalists Argentina. You know the kind of stick I’m talking about, the type that makes you wonder if fans will ever forgive. Despite that gut punch, Taylor is absolutely convinced Tuchel is the right guy to lead England to Euro 2028 victory on their home turf. That dominant display against Croatia? Yeah, that just cemented Taylor’s belief even more. “I’m not surprised they stuck with Thomas,” he told The Sun. “I’ve got more impressed with him as time’s gone on. He’s shown everybody that you’ve got to be a team player, and that’s what I’ve really liked about him.” Taylor pointed to early examples, including Tuchel’s handling of Jude Bellingham, that proved he wasn’t messing around. “As a manager, you’ve got to be 100 per cent consistent and honest with your players. You need your players to want to be at every meeting,” he added, throwing shade at nobody, but making it clear what kind of leader Tuchel is. Taylor even gave a shoutout to Gareth Southgate for bringing up young players but ultimately stated, “But I think Thomas is the right man to take us to Euro 2028 glory.”
This Squad Is Ramping Up Big Time
The proof is in the results, right? Beyond that absurd 7-0 obliteration of Croatia, England also just beat Czechia 2-0 earlier this week in the reverse fixture. This squad is on a serious roll, showing exactly why Taylor has so much faith in them. He’s not just talking out of thin air. “We have a very strong squad and, being on home soil, I’d fancy us against anybody,” Taylor proclaimed, and honestly, after watching them tear teams apart, who wouldn’t? That “ruthless in front of goal” description from the weekend’s game against Croatia? It’s no joke. They were absolutely clinical, and it’s exactly the kind of momentum you want building towards a major tournament.
Before everyone starts booking their Euro 2028 tickets, England’s got another Nations League test coming up. They’re getting ready to face Czechia again on Tuesday. It’s another chance to keep this incredible form going and show everyone that this team, under Tuchel, means business, all the way to a potential championship on home soil.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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