{"id":1464467,"date":"2026-06-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1464467"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:29:31","slug":"tactical-analysis-england-tuchel-principles-taking-shape","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-england-tuchel-principles-taking-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"England analysis: Tuchel&#8217;s principles slowly taking shape as Three Lions grow into tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>England topped their group, picking up seven points from their three games played, beating Croatia, drawing with Ghana and then beating Panama.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side have progressed to the knockouts with relative ease, there has been plenty of criticism for England in their recent two games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing a low block in Ghana and drawing 0-0, followed by a slightly more aggressive but back five of Panama, saw England struggle for three halves of football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, both games have provided good moments of learning for Tuchel about his squad and how to deal with these stubborn but different types of defensive units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-double-width-patterns\" data-level=\"2\">Double width patterns<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-added-depth-runs\" data-level=\"2\">Added depth runs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-jude-s-new-role\" data-level=\"2\">Jude&#8217;s &#8220;new&#8221; role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-moving-forward\" data-level=\"2\">Moving forward?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-double-width-patterns\">Double width patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar patterns were seen in the Ghana and Panama games for Tuchel&#8217;s England, looking to utilise double width to isolate the wingers 1v1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both full-backs would operate starting slightly lower and narrower, pinning the Panama wide midfielders in their 5-4-1 shape infield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This did two things, opening up an easier pass into the winger in a wide area, but also making it harder for the help defender to arrive and double up on the winger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-356x200.jpeg 356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-107x60.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135942\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-132x74.jpeg 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" id=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image via JLA Tactics Board<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t only the full-backs creating these moments of double width to improve conditions for the 1v1 winger, as Morgan Rogers often drifted outside the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Jarell Quansah playing at right-back but in a more passive manner, it created space on the axis between him and Bukayo Saka to recieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saka would pin the Panama left wingback, while Quansah baited pressure from the Panama left midfielder, creating the space in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-356x200.jpeg 356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-107x60.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135954\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-5-132x74.jpeg 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" id=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image via JLA Tactics Board<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patterns to exploit wide areas are clearly an emphasis for Tuchel and his England side, looking to avoid central turnovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes sense when you consider the profiles of the squad, not taking those more intricate between the line operators, but instead having width holders and height in the box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put in 11 crosses between them against Panama, having Nico O&#8217;Reilly, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Rogers all looking to attack the box.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; 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Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-added-depth-runs\">Added depth runs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now another principle on show against Panama was one which wasn&#8217;t really seen against Ghana, but that is largely down to the defensive scheme differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Ghana sat low and retreated into a low block in their 4-5-1 shape quickly, Panama would sit in their 5-4-1 midblock for longer periods in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-267x267.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2-74x74.jpg 74w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000915\/team_-average-positions-2-8-2.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This left space in behind Panama&#8217;s defensive line to exploit, something Tuchel built this England squad to thrive on, with plenty of runners around Kane in attacking areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it was Rogers looking to run beyond when Kane dropped, Bellingham timing his run after dropping deep first or one of the winger&#8217;s looking to make an out to in run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-356x200.jpeg 356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-107x60.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29135923\/Pitchshot-ENG-v-PAN-2-132x74.jpeg 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" id=\"https:\/\/jlatacticsboard.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image via JLA Tactics Board<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>England have the pace to exploit these scenarios, but perhaps struggle with the execution due to the quality of deep passers in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Kane isn&#8217;t dropping deep to release those passes, the burden is heavily on Elliot Anderson, with Reece James out injured and the likes of Adam Wharton and Trent Alexander-Arnold not in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jude-s-new-role\">Jude&#8217;s &#8220;new&#8221; role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellingham&#8217;s role was crucial in many ways against Panama, technically replacing Declan Rice as the box to box eight, while Rogers become the number 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Real Madrid star had more freedom in this all phase midfield role, allowing the shape to shift between a 3-2-5 and a 3-1-6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, Bellingham would drop alongside Anderson to help the build up and attract another body to jump from their midfield line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On other occasions, Bellingham would drift to either side to overload play, making runs beyond and looking to recieve between the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/29000929\/player_-pitch-5-stats-no-rank-13.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The constant movement from Bellingham made it tough for Panama to pick him up, as they often wanted to protect space in front of the defensive line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellingham was also effective in this role when it comes to his impact on the game, scoring the opener, providing an assist for the second and putting in a shift defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22-year-old midfielder won four out of four tackles, won 11 of his 15 ground duels and made seven ball recoveries in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moving-forward\">Moving forward?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>England are set to face DR Congo in the round of 32, which will pose similar puzzle for them to solve, setting up in a 5-3-2 off the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their back five sit fairly narrow inside their own half, leaving space for the wide men and opening up those switches of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crosses into the box will likely be key once again, as Portugal found their opener against DR Congo in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One big difference could be the two strikers for DR Congo on the break, meaning England likely leave another player with their two centre-backs to manage transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, Tuchel will be hoping to overcome any challenges and progress to the next round, so let&#8217;s see how England get on against another back five test on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\"><strong>World Cup predictions &amp; 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While Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s side have progressed to the knockouts with relative ease, there has been plenty of criticism for England in their recent two games. 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