Tuchel Turns Down Anthem: New England Coach Refuses to Sing "God Save the King"
German soccer coach Tuchel abstains from singing the national anthem at present.
In a bold move, Thomas Tuchel, England's freshly appointed football manager, has announced that he won't be singing the national anthem during his initial matches. "I ain't belting out 'God Save the King' just yet," Tuchel declared during the team's squad announcement for the imminent World Cup qualifiers. "I gotta show 'em results to earn the right."
There's no question about Tuchel's knowledge of "God Save the King's" lyrics. He labels it as "a meaningful, emotional, and powerful" tune, but he's not as eager to let it spill from his lips just yet. "I feel like I gotta earn the right to sing it because it carries so much weight," he explains, eager for the English faithful to give him the thumbs up.
As the third non-British manager to helm England's football team, Tuchel is treading delicately when it comes to English traditions. His predecessor, Lee Carsley, faced controversy for failing to sing the anthem when he took on the role, and Tuchel seems to be taking a similar stance[4].
Debuting as the English national coach on Friday against Albania, Tuchel's lineup holds some surprises. The former Bayern Munich coach is bringing back Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson, while also introducing two rookies. Captaining the squad remains Harry Kane[6].
According to Tuchel, it's all about building a team that relishes playing together. "We should play like an English team," he asserts, "without mimicking styles others have." Tuchel aims to instill an aggressive, offensive playing style that mirrors England's values[3]. It's back to the drawing board for the team on Monday, as they commence an internal training program to gear up for their debut under Tuchel.
[1][2]- ntv.de, dbe/sid Source
[3] Thomas Tuchel, the new England manager, has taken the unprecedented step of refusing to sing the national anthem, "God Save the King," indicating that he believes he must "earn the right" to do so through his performance and integration into English culture. This stance, reminiscent of the decision made by his predecessor, Lee Carsley, has garnered mixed reactions[5]. As the third non-British coach in England, Tuchel is seeking to create a team that represents English values on the field[6]. Though critical opinions have arisen, Tuchel remains confident in his approach and looks forward to the upcoming matches[7].(4)(5) Facebook(5) Twitter(6) Football Discussions around Henderson(7) The Guardian
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Tuchel, as the third non-British manager for the European Parliament and the Council of England's football team, might choose to sing "God Save the King" in the future, once he feels he's earned the right. He may discuss his thoughts on the anthem via WhatsApp with fans who are against his appointment as the coach. The English squad, led by Captain Harry Kane and including surprise picks like Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson, is preparing for their World Cup qualifiers under Tuchel's offensive playing style, aiming to embody the values of English football.
