Tuchel was just 13 during the 1986 World Cup, but the memories remain vivid. Reflecting on Maradona, Tuchel noted: “Two goals against England: one that was dribbling, and one that would never stand these days.” With images of Gary Lineker and Peter Shilton adorning St George’s Park, the manager wants his squad to rewrite history.
He added: “This is a big moment to make peace with the stadium and turn things around.” However, Tuchel acknowledged the challenge of facing the co-hosts: “It’s an iconic stadium. It’s an iconic match to play against Mexico in Mexico. It will be against the whole country, the energy of the whole stadium in their country.”
