The Back Stick Podcast
Jamil Roberts & Dom Okus
Thomas Tuchel’s England - World Cup 2026, A New Era, Can We End 60 Years Of Hurt?
Episode Notes
This week it’s just Dom & Jam in the studio! We delve into the home nation, and discuss the England National team under new leadership. We chat about the future of England football with Thomas Tuchel at the helm as they approach the 2026 World Cup. We break down Tuchel’s first squad selection, and who we believe should be in the starting 11. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the current squad, the tactical approaches of Tuchel, and the expectations for the World Cup 2026. With a mix of optimism and realism, we share our predictions for England's performance and reflect on what England Football really means to us die hard England fans.
00:00 England Football - It's A Drug!
03:03 Should England Have An English Manager?
07:27 Tuchel's First England Squad Selection
13:00 Albania Reviews
15:48 Is Harry Kane Going To Start For England?
17:57 Can Tuchel Give England A Style Of Play?
20:15 What Is England's Best Starting XI?
27:21 Could Eze Be England's Answer At Left Wing?
31:37 The Rise & Fall of Jack Grealish
34:33 Will Dele Alli Make It Back To The Top?
35:33 Is Premier League Bias Real?
37:30 Predictions for World Cup 2026
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