Pickford convinced England players ready to 'go to war' for Tuchel

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford expressed confidence that players are motivated to fiercely compete for manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of their World Cup knockout match against the Democratic Republic of Congo. England aims to continue their strong performance and pursue their first trophy since 1966.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is in no doubt the players will be “ready to go to war” for manager Thomas Tuchel when they take on the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. After seeing off Panama 2-0 in New Jersey to secure top spot in Group L, England head into the knockout stages looking to keep themselves on course to deliver a first trophy since 1966.