Thomas Tuchel blasts England fans for atmosphere issue during friendly win v Wales

England manager Thomas Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel (Image credit: Getty Images)

England manager Thomas Tuchel has blasted fans at Wembley Stadium for the lack of atmosphere they generate.

The Three Lions were routine winners against Craig Bellamy's side on Thursday evening, as three goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka inside the first 20 minutes ensured victory.

But it was Tuchel's post-match comments that caused quite the stir, with the German coach admitting he expected more noise from those in attendance.

Thomas Tuchel says England fans were not good enough in friendly win v Wales

Bukayo Saka celebrates his equaliser for England against Switzerland at Euro 2024.

Bukayo Saka found the net for England in the 3-0 win over Wales (Image credit: Getty Images)

Despite it only being an international friendly, Tuchel has demanded more from supporters at Wembley Stadium, with atmospheric problems often discussed during England's home games.

The Three Lions are known to have brilliant away support, but given it was a Thursday night and only a mere friendly clash, FourFourTwo thinks Tuchel is being a bit harsh on this occasion.

England boss Thomas Tuchel has laid down the law

England boss Thomas Tuchel has laid down the law (Image credit: Getty Images)

Speaking to ITV Sport, the former Bayern Munich boss said: "We had one and a half training days to prepare against a well-trained team and we did very well. We could have been 5-0 up at half-time.

"We couldn't score the fourth and fifth ones. The stadium was silent. We didn't get any energy back from the stands. We did everything to win.

Asked whether he expected more from fans, Tuchel added: "Yes. What more can you give in 20 minutes?

"We didn't let them escape. If you hear just Wales fans for half an hour, it's sad because the team deserved more support today."

Thomas Tuchel is still clearing getting to grips with how to set-up his England side

Thomas Tuchel is still clearing getting to grips with how to set-up his England side (Image credit: Getty Images)

England rushed into a three-goal lead quite early in the contest, and from there on in seemed to go through the motions, with Wales offering very little.

Atmospheres are usually much better when the Three Lions play away from Wembley Stadium, it must be said, but Tuchel's 'say it how it is' mantra is certainly showing early on in his tenure.

Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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