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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Thomas Tuchel says England ‘set the tone’ after wrapping up World Cup preparations

England’s camaraderie, quality and adaptability in the weather-affected warm-up friendly against Costa Rica has only increased Thomas Tuchel’s excitement for his first World Cup.

After a thunderstorm delayed kick-off by an hour in Orlando, the Euro 2024 runners-up heeded their manager’s request to take things up a notch ahead of next Wednesday’s Group L opener against Croatia.

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