Thomas Tuchel has urged England to focus on what they can control after a chaotic World Cup draw in Washington DC. The draw, which featured confusion and drama, pitted England against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in the group stage, with specific venues and kick-off times to be confirmed later.
The England manager acknowledged the difficulty of the group, calling it 'very complex' and 'very difficult'. Croatia, the highest-seeded team in pot two, will be a tough opening opponent, while Ghana and Panama also pose challenges. Tuchel joked he would hear from former Chelsea player Mateo Kovacic, now with Croatia.
Tuchel dismissed speculation about potential knockout opponents like Mexico or Brazil, emphasising the need to first advance from the group. 'We don't worry about our opponents. We don't worry about what can happen. Just focus on what we can really influence,' he said.
The draw event itself was marked by long queues in the snow for media and a surreal atmosphere, including a speech by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Tuchel remained unfazed, repeating his mantra: 'Bring it on.'
