FOOTBALL – DEFENDER Djed Spence said he was unfazed by manager Thomas Tuchel’s outburst at training, describing the German coach’s demands for high standards as “part of the game” as England pursue World Cup glory.
Video of Tuchel shouting “Djed, Djed, Djed, wake up!” during a passing drill in training on Saturday went viral.
But the Tottenham Hotspur player, who made his World Cup debut as a substitute in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening match on Wednesday, said Tuchel’s reaction reflected the standards expected within the camp rather than personal criticism.
“It’s normal,” Spence told TalkSPORT. “He’s a great manager. He wants the best from his players. He demands high standards and for this tournament, we need to be ready, we need to be on it. Every session needs to be of the highest quality. That’s what he demands. It’s good. It’s part of the game.”
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