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Thomas Tuchel's England Without Harry Kane: Can They Still Beat Wales?

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England's captain Harry Kane won't play in Thursday's friendly against Wales due to injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel shares his thoughts on the absence and upcoming World Cup qualifier.


“It's a good thing we have tough choices to make because we have a huge pool of players...”


Thomas Tuchel's start as England manager got off to a shaky start, with mixed results in his early games. England's World Cup qualifying matches had seen Tuchel's side scrape through with narrow victories against lesser opponents. Additionally, a 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal at home didn't exactly fill fans with confidence. However, Tuchel has expressed his focus on long-term success, emphasizing team dynamics and cohesion over individual talent.


England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to make some changes to the lineup for Thursday's friendly match against Wales, as captain Harry Kane will miss the game due to an ankle injury sustained during Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Kane, who has scored 18 times in 10 appearances for club and country this season, will be missed at Wembley. Tuchel, however, is confident that Kane will be fit to face Latvia in the World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.





Tuchel has named Jordan Henderson, John Stones, and Declan Rice as his top contenders to captain the side in Kane's absence. The England boss is looking to build on the team's 5-0 win in Serbia, which marked a strong start to his tenure as manager. Despite the absence of Kane, Tuchel is optimistic about England's chances against Wales.


Wales boss Craig Bellamy believes his side will face a tough challenge at Wembley but is determined to make the most of their underdog role. England, meanwhile, will look to maintain their momentum after a convincing win over Serbia.


Thomas Tuchel sparked controversy with his latest England squad selection, omitting high-profile players like Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish. 


Tuchel emphasized that building a strong team is more important than collecting star players. He wants to create a cohesive unit that can perform well together, rather than relying on individual talent. The England squad will face Wales in a friendly match on October 9 and Latvia in a World Cup qualifier on October 14.


Tuchel's decision may raise eyebrows, but he's confident that his chosen players will deliver results. With Harry Kane out due to injury, England will look to other players to step up and make an impact.


“The level we can play. We want to keep our thing going,” added Tuchel.


“The decisions are for the players in camp, they are not against the players. I know there is always an angle, we just have to make a choice.


“It's a good thing we have tough choices to make because we have a huge pool of players and we decided with this camp to stick with the team that had a brilliant camp last time.


“Now we cannot start with the same starting 11 as against Serbia so it's natural we have changes. The competition is on. I'm not surprised I'm questioned about my decisions, that's the nature of the job.”


Wales manager Craig Bellamy acknowledged England's impressive squad depth, describing it as “ridiculous,” but he's confident that his team can still make an impact in their upcoming friendly match. Despite facing a strong English side, Bellamy is determined to prove that Wales is more than just a tourist-friendly fixture. He wants his team to seize the opportunity to test themselves against one of the top teams in the world and make a positive impression.




“It's difficult circumstances at an incredible place like Wembley, but to us it is excitement,” said Bellamy.


“We're not here as tourists, to enjoy the occasion. We're here to be the best version of ourselves, and that allows you to be excited and also to have fun as well.”




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