The England national team recorded unexpected results in its last two home matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side played out a draw against Uruguay and suffered a 0-1 defeat to the Japan national team. Goal.com reports this.
Fans gathered at Wembley Stadium whistled the players off the pitch after the match.
The absence of key leaders such as team captain Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka had a negative impact on England's performance. Although Tuchel conducted numerous experiments with the lineup, they did not yield the expected results.
In particular, the question of a striker to replace Kane remains open.
Dominic Solanke and Phil Foden failed to prove themselves in the center of the attack. Foden's inability to replicate his Manchester City form for the national team is drawing criticism from experts.
He was unable to fulfill the "false nine" role in the match against Japan and showed no effectiveness.
In the defensive line, Harry Maguire proved he could strengthen the game coming off the bench. With John Stones leaving the training camp due to injury, Maguire's experience remains an important factor for Tuchel.
Full-backs Ben White and Nico O'Reilly, however, were unable to deliver consistent performances.
The England national team will travel to the USA in June, where they will play friendly matches against Costa Rica and New Zealand. Tuchel must resolve the squad's issues before the World Cup starts against Croatia on June 17.
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