"The only thing is that Tuchel knows perfection is unattainable particularly in international football. There have been many lessons for the German as he has lived his managerial crash course at this level, having officially started the job his first in charge of a national team in January. But perhaps the one that has guided him, certainly this season, is that he must not obsess over every tiny detail being just right; his gameplan cannot be a complex and beautiful mosaic."
"Compromises must be made. Call them shortcuts; more attainable wins in the time available. They include smartness on set pieces, the nurturing of an all-for-one spirit, a ferocious desire to run and work. Tuchel's assistant, Anthony Barry, made the point this month that in international football, you will never create a team that can play the way the Barcelona of old did or the recent Manchester City."
Thomas Tuchel guided England through World Cup qualifying with eight wins and eight clean sheets, completing phase one of the mission. The campaign set a European precedent for not conceding over at least six ties, with Spain able to match it. Tuchel recognizes perfection is unattainable in international football and has adapted through a managerial crash course since taking the job in January. He prioritizes pragmatic compromises—smart set pieces, an all-for-one spirit, relentless work rate—and accepts limited preparation time, sometimes only one and a half training sessions, rather than chasing intricate tactical ideals.
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