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Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan

BBC Sport·July 1, 2026
Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan

Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, will adhere to his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's plan for penalty shootouts at the World Cup. Tuchel has decided to stick with the existing blueprint, indicating continuity in the team's approach. The decision suggests that Tuchel values the groundwork laid by Southgate and is willing to build upon it. England's penalty shootout strategy will therefore remain unchanged under Tuchel's leadership.

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