England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel

Clement Turpin has been appointed as the referee for England's World Cup opening match against Croatia. Turpin's refereeing skills were previously criticized by Thomas Tuchel, who labelled him as a "Grade E" official. Tuchel's comment reflects his low opinion of Turpin's abilities as a referee. The appointment may raise concerns about the fairness of the upcoming match.

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