Tuchel Leaves England XI in the Dark Until Kickoff

Thomas Tuchel has never been one to rush a team sheet, but according to Sky Sports, his approach at this World Cup has taken that habit to a new level. The England manager informed his players of their starting roles less than three hours before the first whistle against Croatia, and he has maintained that pattern throughout the group stage.

Sky Sports News correspondent Rob Dorsett reports that Tuchel's final decisions are being made on the day of each match, with his selection dilemmas for the Group L clash against Ghana in Boston keeping his squad guessing until the very last moment.

Whether this is a tactical mind game, a way to keep players sharp, or simply Tuchel's natural process remains open to debate. What is clear, ahead of a must-not-lose tie, is that nobody in the England camp knows their fate until the manager is ready to reveal it.