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Thomas Hitzlsperger, a BBC Sport pundit and former German international, explains why Thomas Tuchel is considered the "perfect fit" for the England national football team. Hitzlsperger highlights Tuchel's versatility as a manager, noting that he has successfully employed various formations throughout his career, including a back three with wing-backs at Chelsea and back four in other clubs. The key to Tuchel’s success is his adaptability and focus on winning matches rather than being tied to a specific formation.
Hitzlsperger suggests that Tuchel might start with a back four in a 4-2-3-1 formation for England, which alongside the back three setup could be his strongest tactical approaches. Tuchel emphasizes controlling games through maintaining possession, demonstrated by Chelsea under his management holding the second highest average possession rate among managers with over 50 games, behind only Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
The pundit praises Gareth Southgate's accomplishments in shaping the England team, acknowledging his role in developing a strong, cohesive unit that works well collectively rather than relying on individual talent. The opportunity for Tuchel now is to unleash the team's full potential, encouraging players to express themselves freely and excite fans both at home in Wembley and abroad during major tournaments like the World Cup in North America.
Overall, Hitzlsperger sees Tuchel’s appointment as a chance for England to progress to the next level, combining tactical flexibility, possession-based control, and an attacking mindset that could lead the team to success on the world stage.
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