For the time being, Tuchel can still count on skipper Kane.
The forward from Bayern Munich will reach 36 by the time the following World Cup arrives, yet he appears far from ready to retire from international duty.
Kane, who netted six times during this World Cup but remained on the bench against France, shared his thoughts: “This is among the finest England squads I have ever been involved with.
“Observing the lads at the hotel, during our training sessions on the field, and in the locker room, it’s a special collective. We shared a connection and immense faith in one another.”
Regarding Tuchel, Kane further remarked: “This is his debut major competition. I believe he has gained a great deal of insight into the team, the journey, the logistics, the matches, and the demands of handling the pressure.”
A lingering source of frustration for England, exacerbated by the victory over France, was Tuchel’s choice to leave Bukayo Saka on the sidelines versus Argentina.
The winger from Arsenal, who didn’t feature in the semi-final, recorded a hat-trick on Saturday against the French side, and later confirmed he is completely healthy after dealing with some fitness concerns earlier in the North American tournament.
“Naturally, I would have preferred to get more playing time, but it’s too late to dwell on that now,” Saka stated in a broadcast interview. “I let my performance on the field speak for itself, and that chapter is closed. I’m fully fit.”
Addressing the chatter surrounding the coach, he commented: “That’s just part of football… it’s about how you respond, how you channel it as motivation, and today we ended on a high note. That’s exactly what we could do, and we delivered.”
The winding tale of England’s 2026 World Cup campaign concludes on a mixed note, featuring an exciting win in a match no team wishes to contest.
Yet the lasting legacy of this tournament run may not be fully defined until the squad has written its next chapters.
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