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Tired England play with fear - ex-manager Capello
TL;DR
Fabio Capello warns that England must overcome their fear in play to succeed in the upcoming World Cup. He attributes their struggles to player fatigue and the absence of a winter break.
Key points
- Fabio Capello managed England and other top clubs.
- He criticized England's tendency to play with fear.
- Capello linked player fatigue to the lack of a winter break.
- England scored only three goals in the 2010 World Cup.
- Thomas Tuchel is the current manager of England.
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Fabio Capello managed AC Milan and Real Madrid before taking charge of England [Getty Images]
Manager Thomas Tuchel must address England's tendency to "play with fear" if they are to win the World Cup this summer, says former boss Fabio Capello.
In England's one one major tournament under Capello - the 2010 World Cup - they scored only three goals in four games and were knocked out in the last 16.
Capello said his players were tired and blamed the lack of a winter break in the English game.
Gareth Southgate led England to the final of the past two Euro Championships and the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
Capello told BBC Sport: "This is the problem for England. They are tired and they fear. The manager, he has to cancel these two things."
Capello pointed to the Euro 2020 final, when they took an early lead against Italy, only to draw 1-1 and lose on penalties.
"I remember the game against Italy," he said. "They are winning after 10-15 minutes and after they don't play. They play with fear."
Tuchel succeeded Southgate in 2024 and England qualified for the World Cup with a 100% record.
However, they drew 1-1 with Uruguay and lost 1-0 to Japan in friendlies last month.
The World Cup in the US, Canada and runs from 11 June to 19 July.
Q&A
What did Fabio Capello say about England's performance in major tournaments?
Capello noted that England played with fear and struggled offensively, recalling their poor showing in the 2010 World Cup.
Why does Capello believe England's players are tired?
He blames the lack of a winter break in the English football schedule for the fatigue among players.
What must Thomas Tuchel do to improve England's chances in the World Cup?
Tuchel needs to address the team's fear in play to enhance their performance and chances of winning.
