England coach Thomas Tuchel targets tactical upgrades as team gears up for Norway quarter‑final

England secured a 3‑2 victory over Mexico in Mexico City to reach the quarter‑finals of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the win but said the side must improve ball possession and create more space, noting gaps that allowed Mexico to score twice.

Ahead of the quarter‑final against Norway in Miami, Tuchel announced that right‑back Reece James is expected to be fit after a hamstring injury that kept him out of the last three group matches. James' return follows a defensive crisis sparked by Jarell Quansah’s red card against Mexico, which forced England to experiment with six different players at right‑back. Tuchel will have options such as Ezri Konsa or Djed Spence if James is not fully recovered, and the upcoming match will test the squad’s depth and tactical adjustments.

The next game is set for Saturday, 11 July, at Miami’s stadium, with England hoping to build on their hard‑won progress and advance further in the tournament.