Tuchel’s Tactical Chaos Pays Off | MLS News

England pulled off a chaotic but stunning win against Mexico as Thomas Tuchel masterfully pivoted from a patient, possession-heavy game to a Mourinho-style defensive siege after a red card. Starting strong with a tactical chess match, England led thanks to a goal — only to see cracks emerge in their defense. Forced to reshuffle, Tuchel even deployed Declan Rice at right-back. With Mexico pushing late, England’s record-low possession stat became their shield, and a late substitution of Dan Burn sealed the deal. Though Tuchel admitted the performance lacked cohesion, he praised the squad’s relentless adaptability — proving that flexibility, not flair, is now his team’s true identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26fd8b2417f2c026