🔗 Share this article Tuchel Criticizes Wembley Crowd Support Despite Emphatic Win Over Wales. The England head coach expressed his disappointment that the Three Lions team did not receive more backing from the Wembley crowd during their decisive 3-0 friendly victory on Thursday night. The manager was satisfied to see his side continue their strong performance, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka inside the first 20 minutes deciding the contest. Yet, he was unhappy with the atmosphere at the national stadium. “We had limited training days to prepare against a drilled team and we excelled,” Tuchel stated. “It could have been 5-0 up at the break. We missed the additional goals. There was little noise. There was no any energy from the crowd. We did everything to win.” “How much more can you provide in the first quarter? We didn’t let them escape. If you hear just the Welsh supporters for half an hour, it’s disappointing because the squad warranted better encouragement today.” “I support this statement. We cannot do more than leading 3-0 in a rivalry match. I would have wished for a little more backing in moments where it is challenging.” “In the second half, to support us, there was a bit too much support for Wales. It could have helped us to refocus, but that’s football and that is it.” Squad Decisions Vindicated by Display Apart from potentially starting a fight with supporters, the manager also created controversy by omitting Bellingham and Phil Foden from his squad. But the move was backed up by Morgan Rogers excelling in the attacking midfield role and getting his maiden goal for his country. “That’s his style,” Tuchel said. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is competing for his spot.” Wales Manager Hopes for Lessons from Defeat The Wales manager expressed hope that Wales, who face Belgium in a key qualifying match on next week, take lessons from their awful performance in the opening period. “That’s the reason I scheduled this game,” the manager commented. “I wanted to assess our standing. What are our ambitions? Who do we want to be? This performance gives me inspiration.” Injury Concern for Striker Watkins was taken off at half-time after colliding with a post and will be a doubt when England face their next opponents in Riga in a World Cup qualifying match on next week.