England can dream of World Cup glory, says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has encouraged the Three Lions to "dream" of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, asserting that the team has every right to harbor such ambitions. However, he tempered this optimism with a strong emphasis on the necessity of matching aspirations with diligent effort and a sense of responsibility.

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We dream. We dream. I think we have a right to dream, but we don’t want to be delusional.

Tuchel cautioned against allowing dreams to become delusions, stating that the team understands the weight of expectation. "We know that it comes with responsibility and the responsibility is on the effort," he explained. The German coach highlighted that while no one can guarantee a World Cup victory, England's commitment to playing with the right mentality and dedication should be evident to their supporters.

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We know that it comes with responsibility and the responsibility is on the effort. We want to put the effort in and then deserve the outcome.

"I think no one expects us to give a guarantee that we win it. No one expects that we promise to win it," Tuchel said. "But the way we play, the way we arrive and the way we try, I think and I hope that they can feel it and they can be proud of us." Ultimately, the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager reiterated that bringing joy to England's fans remains a primary objective for his squad as they prepare for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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I think no one expects us to give a guarantee that we win it. No one expects that we promise to win it. But the way we play, the way we arrive and the way we try, I think and I hope that they can feel it and they can be proud of us.