Tuchel team talk transformed 'nervy' England in World Cup win
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England, led by captain Harry Kane, overcame a nervous first-half performance to win 4-2 against Croatia in their World Cup campaign opening match. Manager Thomas Tuchel's halftime talk was credited for transforming the team's play, with Kane scoring twice in the first half.
Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.Kane scored twice in the first half of a chaotic encounter in Texas, one a retaken penalty, only for 2018 runners-up Croatia to fight back to go in 2-2 at the break.