""This is not about building a starting XI, it's about building a team," Tuchel told ITV. "They're all big players in their club, they're used to playing, they're disappointed but buy into this idea of building a team. We're a strong group who can put the ego aside and give the coach a headache in the next match, that is the only way. Everyone is treating everyone with respect. The ones on the pitch know they can rely on everyone who comes from the bench to finish the game. We could see the impact today.""
"Winning our final match of the year at @wembleystadium Thank you for your home support throughout 2025! pic.twitter.com/yKFtgkRVvh - England (@England) November 13, 2025"
Thomas Tuchel emphasised building a cohesive England squad rather than selecting a fixed starting XI. England beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley, with Bukayo Saka volleying the 28th-minute opener. Tuchel recalled Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham for the internationals but left them on the bench before introducing both after the hour. Foden replaced Harry Kane, took a false-nine role, created three chances and set up substitute Eberechi Eze for a stoppage-time goal. Tuchel stressed squad unity, mutual respect, putting egos aside and the importance of impact from both starters and substitutes.
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