# Tuchel proud of England performance, blasts officials

Thomas Tuchel expressed pride in England's display but heavily criticized the officiating after a controversial match. His remarks highlight ongoing debates about refereeing standards in high-stakes football. The comments come amid England's preparations for upcoming international fixtures.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9322x9d452o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:04:30 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/12/jude-bellingham-thomas-tuchel-criticises-lucky-england-performance) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:44:08 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62ergl0py2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:39:45 GMT