England Coach Tuchel Asks FIFA to Move Photographers Obstructing His View During National Anthem
- England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday at Arlington, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding second-half goals.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration moments before kickoff when 50 photographers formed a scrum just half a metre from the bench, blocking his view of his squad during the national anthem.
- "I'm begging FIFA to change the position of the photographers in the national anthem, because I could not see my team," Tuchel said, calling the emotional moment ruined.
- Despite the anthem disruption, Tuchel praised his squad's courage and reaction to a complicated first half, noting they deserved the victory against a top opponent despite showing early nerves.
- The Three Lions face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, where a win will qualify England for the knockout phase of the World Cup tournament.
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