Criticized, Thomas Tuchel immediately responded to the fans

Thomas Tuchel cheerfully replied to the English fans' teasing after the 5-0 victory over Latvia, a match that secured the "Three Lions" a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Coach Thomas Tuchel reacted humorously after becoming the target of English fans' teasing during the 5-0 win against Latvia, a game that officially qualified the "Three Lions" for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

However, the focus was not only on the pitch. In the stands, thousands of English supporters sang mocking chants directed at the German coach, such as "We sing when we want" or "Is this loud enough now?". This was seen as a playful reaction from the fans after Tuchel previously criticized the "lack of atmosphere" during the friendly 3-0 win over Wales a few days earlier.

Without avoidance, Tuchel embraced everything with sportsmanship: “Today I was teased quite a lot, especially in the first half, in almost every chant.I found it funny and really enjoyed how they expressed themselves. That’s the typical English sense of humor. Nothing to complain about,” he said with a smile.

Tuchel also praised the passionate support from the fans: “I have said that the fans in Serbia were amazing, and I believe in the US they will also create a fiery atmosphere. That support truly makes a difference, it gives players extra strength to fight and makes them proud to take the field”

Regarding the sporting aspect, the victory over Latvia further confirmed England’s steady progress under Tuchel. The German coach emphasized: “We have won all six matches without conceding a goal. This is a special moment. The team has clearly improved with each gathering, a commendable collective effort”

The standout star of the match continued to be Harry Kane. The Bayern Munich striker scored twice, bringing his total goals this season to 21 in 13 games for both club and country.

With the current form and rising team spirit, Tuchel’s England has not only achieved the early goal of qualifying for the World Cup but also sent a strong warning to rivals about their ambition to conquer the world stage next summer.