Are England lacking an x factor?
England's first two group matches have presented very different challenges.
A thriller against Croatia and a battle against Ghana.
Author | Liam C
Croatia pressed high, while Ghana defended deep and were content to concede possession, as reflected in England's 78.2% share of the ball.
Ghana's experienced coach Carlos Queiroz appeared to take particular satisfaction in pointing out, on several occasions, that England had "no solutions".
Tuchel said: "It is difficult to find a way through when someone plays a 4-5-1, sits completely deep and is committed to it, and they celebrated a 0-0 like a win.
"So you could see the different approaches, which is fair enough and credit to them. You cannot lose your head about it."
A closer look at two very different matches
Against Croatia, England's runners in wide areas and through the middle posed a genuine threat. With Ghana sitting back, however, the Three Lions needed a moment of individual brilliance and were unable to produce it.
Bukayo Saka offered encouragement during his cameo appearance, highlighting a dilemma for Tuchel over his wide options and the need for a possible reshuffle.
Barcelona's new signing Anthony Gordon was quiet once again, and it came as little surprise when he was replaced by Saka with 25 minutes remaining. The Arsenal winger at least tested Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare with an excellent late effort.
The early signs suggest it may not be long before Saka, who is managing an Achilles issue, and Marcus Rashford establish themselves as England's preferred options in the wide positions.
