Tuchel's England is opposite to Southgate's - and is built to beat top teams

Tuchel's England is opposite to Southgate's - and is built to beat top teamsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel's side laboured against Ghana's low blockByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished3 minutes agoWe should begin this article by saying in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's men played extremely well, committing to their approach with great intensity. They successfully executed Queiroz's tactics, which nullified key elements of the system England coach Thomas Tuchel has adopted for this World Cup. What Tuchel has said - as well as the squad he has picked and England's performances in the US and before the tournament - are proof the German is unlikely to change his plans though.So why did England look so bright against Croatia but get stuck against Ghana? And why might Tuchel not be that worried by the performance and result in England's second game of the tournament?No need to panic for England - but this was a reality checkPublished10 hours agoEngland held to goalless draw by GhanaPublished12 hours agoWhat are Tuchel's England trying to do? At its core, this England side looks to entice pressure. This can be across the pitch, but Tuchel's men mainly aim to draw opponents on to them in deeper parts of the field.They often do this by passing the ball back to the defenders or goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. England will commit numerous players to this initial build-up phase, including striker Harry Kane, who drops into holding midfield positions to provoke the opposition into leaving their half.When their opponents do step forward, England look to accelerate play, aiming directly for attackers who are running in behind and are facing fewer defenders.The "14 or 15 starters" he has, that Tuchel has talked of, are players that exactly suit this idea. Centre-backs such as John Stones and Marc Guehi are comfortable in possession in order to draw pressure, while fo...