England manager Tuchel: 'Write absence notes for kids to watch World Cup'

England's national football team manager, Thomas Tuchel, has encouraged young fans to prioritize watching the team's World Cup matches, even if it means missing school. Following England's dramatic 2-1 victory over DR Congo, which secured their place in the Round of 16, Tuchel appealed to parents to support their children's passion for the sport.

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Write an absence note for school and show the children the game. Children have many days to go to school, but the World Cup only comes around once every four years.

"Write an absence note for school and show the children the game," Tuchel suggested, highlighting the infrequent nature of the World Cup. "Children have many days to go to school, but the World Cup only comes around once every four years." He stressed the importance of fan support, particularly from children, for the upcoming crucial match against Mexico.

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We need everyone's support, especially the children's support.

England is set to face host nation Mexico in the Round of 16 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This stadium holds historical significance, being the venue where Diego Maradona scored his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.

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Playing Mexico in the Azteca is one of the most beautiful and exciting games you can experience in football. We have many obstacles ahead of us.

Tuchel acknowledged the potential disadvantage posed by the high altitude of Mexico City, with the Estadio Azteca situated over 2,000 meters above sea level. Despite the physical challenges, he conveyed confidence in his team's resilience. "Playing Mexico in the Azteca is one of the most beautiful and exciting games you can experience in football," he stated, while also recognizing the numerous obstacles ahead. "The high altitude is a big disadvantage for us. We have no time to adapt physically; it's impossible to adapt in four days. More obstacles might arise, but we are prepared. The more difficult the situation, the more we will find solutions."

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The high altitude is a big disadvantage for us. We have no time to adapt physically; it's impossible to adapt in four days. More obstacles might arise, but we are prepared. The more difficult the situation, the more we will find solutions.