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Tuchel admits England were 'lucky' to edge Norway into World Cup semi-finals

Thomas Tuchel did not hold back after England's win over Norway, conceding his side were fortunate to progress to the World Cup semi-finals and publicly criticising his players' display.

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Tuchel admits England were 'lucky' to edge Norway into World Cup semi-finals
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Thomas Tuchel delivered a blunt post-match verdict after England beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals, admitting the Three Lions were “lucky” to get through and making clear he was far from satisfied with the performance.

The England head coach spoke candidly in an interview after the final whistle, refusing to temper his criticism despite the positive result. Tuchel’s willingness to publicly call out his squad signals that he expects a significant improvement before the next round.

Further details on the scoreline, goalscorers, and the full context of Tuchel’s remarks are expected to follow as this story develops.

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