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Oct 2025
26m 12s

Is Tuchel improving England?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

It’s been a year since Thomas Tuchel signed up as England manager. 


He’s had six games to make his mark so far, with the World Cup just eight months away.


So how prepared are the Three Lions?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Jack Pitt-Brooke

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers


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