The World Cup Psychology Show: England vs Ghana - 'never too high, never too low'

In the latest episode of The World Cup Psychology Show, Tim Harkness, Chelsea’s former head of Sport Science & Psychology, who worked with Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and David Wheeler, one of the only former pro footballers turned psychologists working in the game, join me to look back at England’s draw against Ghana.We consider how Tuchel, his squad and backroom staff will react to the result, analyse the pysche behind Ghana’s rearguard action and examine the challenge-focused psychological framing pivotal to England’s potential progress in the tournament.Questions?If you have any queries about the newsletter, get in touch by emailing [email protected] articlesAs a Mind Room Member, you can access all of the website stories - covering everything from AC Milan’s neuroscience lab to the way English rugby teams are embracing ‘shared mental models’ - via the four sections below:* Theory* Practice* Strategy * FeaturesThanks again for reading The Mind Room! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themindroom.substack.com/subscribe