Ollie Watkins described Thomas Tuchel's coaching methods as uncompromising and demanding. "He is not afraid to shout at you. He is always demanding from you and making sure you are on it every day," Watkins told BBC Radio 5 Live from England's Kansas City base.
Tuchel was captured shouting at Tottenham defender Djed Spence to "wake up" during a recent training session. Spence confirmed the criticism as typical of an elite manager: "He's an elite manager - he demands the highest quality from his players, and we want to give the highest quality back."
Watkins emphasized Tuchel's proven winning record: Champions League winner with Chelsea (2021), league titles with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. "That is what you need when the aim is to win a World Cup. Very demanding, but when he is around the base camp he is very relaxed and chilled," Watkins said.
England prepare to face Ghana on Tuesday in their second group match following a 4-2 opening victory over Croatia.
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