Overview
- England manager Thomas Tuchel publicly yelled at defender Djed Spence during the goalless draw with Ghana to demand more attacking involvement from the player.
- Tuchel has said the outburst was tactical coaching, denied he was singling Spence out, and noted it was the defender’s first start at a major tournament.
- Spence was substituted for Nico O’Reilly in the second half, and Tuchel said the change nearly paid off with a header that created a big chance for Harry Kane.
- Broadcast clips showed Spence did not shake hands with Thomas Partey before the match, a moment that drew media scrutiny and that outlets say is unlikely to lead to FIFA disciplinary action.
- Reporting on the handshake omission has been reported alongside separate coverage that Thomas Partey faces criminal charges in the UK, a legal matter being handled independently of on-field conduct.