Tuchel England Andorra reaction 2025 — England boss Thomas Tuchel insists he can cope with the pressure after his side were booed off the pitch despite maintaining their 100% record in World Cup qualifying with a sluggish 1-0 win over Andorra.
Harry Kane’s second-half strike secured the result in Barcelona, but fans were unimpressed by the display against the 173rd-ranked nation in the world — a feeling Tuchel himself echoed in a frank post-match debrief.
England Booed in Barcelona — Again
Supporters jeered at both half-time and full-time, echoing flashbacks to similar jeers in 2007 under Steve McClaren and 2008 with Fabio Capello — both matches also against Andorra, and both managers who ultimately fell short with England.
“We were not happy and no single player will be happy with what we showed. Why would the coach be?” — Thomas Tuchel
Tuchel: “The Biggest Pressure Comes From Myself”
Tuchel didn’t sugar-coat his reaction, calling out his team’s lack of urgency and warning that they “played with fire” by failing to kill off the game earlier.
The England manager defended his decision to start Harry Kane over Ivan Toney and brushed off criticism about Toney’s exclusion.
“I have seen him in training and made my decisions… It’s not the time now to talk about Ivan Toney.” — Thomas Tuchel
With a friendly against Senegal next, Tuchel’s England honeymoon is already under scrutiny. Despite three clean sheets and nine points from three qualifiers, it’s the performance — not the result — that’s fuelling doubt.
England’s World Cup Qualifying So Far
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| England vs Montenegro | 2-0 |
| Albania vs England | 0-3 |
| Andorra vs England | 0-1 |
Key Bullet Callouts
- England booed off after 1-0 win over Andorra
- Tuchel calls team performance "not good enough"
- Ivan Toney benched again as Kane scores
- England still top group with 3 wins, 3 clean sheets
- Senegal friendly next at City Ground
What’s Next for Tuchel and England?
Tuchel’s England face Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on Tuesday. Another laboured performance could pile more pressure on the new boss — especially as Chelsea and Bayern Munich await clarity over Club World Cup selections.
Can Tuchel win over England fans before the pressure becomes too much? What would you change in his XI? Drop your take below and share the story with fellow England supporters.
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By Adem 8 Jun 2025 19:30
Really thought England would have a walk-over against Andorra- but this was bad, sloppy it didnt click.
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