English Coach: This is enough for four games, but I never doubted our mentality

England's coach Thomas Tuchel was pleased with his team's performance following a thrilling 6-4 victory against France in the World Cup third-place playoff. Tuchel described the match as a testament to the team's resilience, highlighting a brilliant first half followed by a challenging second half where exhaustion became evident.

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This was enough for four games. We had a brilliant first half and a turbulent second. We were completely exhausted and tired after the last few weeks. We went through all the adversities and this was absolutely brilliant.

"This was enough for four games," Tuchel stated, reflecting on the team's journey. "We had a brilliant first half and a turbulent second. We were completely exhausted and tired after the last few weeks. We went through all the adversities and this was absolutely brilliant."

Despite the physical toll, Tuchel never doubted his players' mental fortitude. "I was afraid of the physical demands of this game because we knew they had a day more rest and much less travel than us. We played in the heat, in extra time, at high altitude... All of this showed in the second half, through the players' cramps, but I never doubted our mentality."

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I was afraid of the physical demands of this game because we knew they had a day more rest and much less travel than us. We played in the heat, in extra time, at high altitude... All of this showed in the second half, through the players' cramps, but I never doubted our mentality.

Looking ahead, Tuchel framed the victory as a crucial stepping stone. "Eight years ago they were champions, four years ago they played the final. There is a difference. Today is the first step. We beat them. The next step will be Spain in the Nations League. When you see your team fight like this, it gives you energy. The fatigue comes later and tomorrow we will feel the pain while watching the final. Overall, this game gives me more energy than it took away."

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Eight years ago they were champions, four years ago they played the final. There is a difference. Today is the first step. We beat them. The next step will be Spain in the Nations League. When you see your team fight like this, it gives you energy. The fatigue comes later and tomorrow we will feel the pain while watching the final. Overall, this game gives me more energy than it took away.