Thomas Tuchel publicly scolds England's Djed Spence during World Cup draw with Ghana

During England's goalless World Cup group match against Ghana, manager Thomas Tuchel was captured repeatedly screaming at left‑back Djed Spence for not making an overlapping run. The outburst followed a viral training clip in which Tuchel had previously shouted “wake up” at the same player. England struggled to create chances, recording their first shot on target only in the 57th minute, and ultimately missed the chance to secure progression to the knockout stage.

After the match, Tuchel called for calm ahead of the final group game against Panama, emphasizing the team's intensity and spirit. Former England star Wayne Rooney commented on the incident, saying the coach “demands a lot, but maybe he has overstepped” in his approach to discipline.