Tuchel's words of wisdom have lifted the spirits of a battered England squad, as they seek redemption in their final match against France. The Three Lions' hearts were shattered into a million pieces after Lionel Messi's late intervention handed Argentina a 2-1 victory in the World Cup semi-final, but Tuchel has rallied his troops with an impassioned plea to put the agony behind them and finish on a high note.
The German coach, who had been under intense scrutiny following the dramatic loss, has called on his players to draw inspiration from their predecessors, who achieved greatness in 1966. A win against France in Miami on Saturday would mark England's best men's World Cup performance since that glorious summer of love, and Tuchel is urging his squad to seize this opportunity.
But it's not just the silver lining of a decent finish that has got Tuchel's troops fired up - it's also the immense pride he's instilled in them. Despite their heartbreak, they've reached only their fourth World Cup semi-final in history, and Tuchel is beaming with pride at their achievement.
However, the tactical debate surrounding the closing stages against Argentina has refused to die down. Reports had suggested that several key players were left frustrated by Tuchel's instructions, which saw him revert to a back-five and introduce defensive-minded substitutions in a bid to protect his team's slender lead. But Tuchel has since pushed back against these claims, insisting it was never the plan to drop deeper - 'it's not in our DNA', he insisted.
With the pre-match press conference scheduled for Saturday at 00:30 BST, Tuchel will be forced to answer some tough questions regarding his tactical decisions. But despite the recent media storm, his position appears rock solid. Having signed a two-year extension on his contract in February, he's got the full backing of the Football Association and is set to lead England into the 2028 European Championship - which will be co-hosted by England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland.