England boss Thomas Tuchel has shared an honest message with fans ahead of his side's clash against Andorra.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called for patience from fans as the Three Lions prepare to face Andorra, ranked 173rd in the world, in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
This is only Thomas Tuchel's third game in charge, and he anticipates a potential challenge breaking down Andorra's defence once they get on the pitch.
While England are currently top of Group K after beating Albania and Latvia in March, Thomas Tuchel believes that going up against Andorra will not be a walk in the park.
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Thomas Tuchel: It's Crucial Not to Over Expect
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Thomas Tuchel challenged the players to show up in great fashion, noting that all eyes will be on them to deliver a memorable match.
The veteran tactician admitted that the players have come from a long season, with the Premier League and Europa League among other duties but disclosed that they are always excited to represent their country.
"It will be on us to get going. It is on us to keep the tempo high, it is on us to bring the energy to the pitch. It is on us to bring the attacking energy to the pitch and to do this in a relentless way," Thomas Tuchel said as per BBC Sport.
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"The players come from a long and tiring season and then again accepting the role to be responsible for the majority of the game. It can be demanding, but at the same time it is what I feel from the group - they are happy to be here, happy to show."
While England are heavily favoured, Thomas Tuchel cautioned against expecting an early rout, referencing Andorra's narrow 1-0 half-time deficit against European champions Spain.
"It is also important not to over expect from us. Not to over expect in terms of that we expect a clear result, biggest chances and goals already after 10, 20 minutes and get impatient or frustrated with ourselves. It is a test of our patience," Tuchel added.
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"When Andorra played against Spain it was 1-0 at half-time with a set-piece. It is a World Cup qualifier - you respect your opponent, you respect the quality and the defensive organisation of your opponent.
"Then you understand how difficult it is to break down. We expect a 5-4-1 formation which will be like 22-25 metres in front of the goal."
Thomas Tuchel believes that with the right energy and detail, his side has all it takes to come out with the three points. He pointed out that the players know what is expected of them and he is confident that they will deliver yet again.