‘Reconnect to the beauty’ – Thomas Tuchel reveals the wholesome way he has been relaxing during World Cup with England

THOMAS TUCHEL revealed how he has been relaxing during the World Cup as England manager. The Three Lions manager, preparing for the semi-final with Argentina here in Atlanta, has been getting away from the team hotel on a bike while eating an ICE CREAM. England based themselves at The Inn at Meadowbrook Hotel on the outskirts of Kansas City. Asked how he recharged between games, Tuchel said: “Sometimes I take the bike, go to a parking lot and ride around with an ice cream, in the warm summer, and you feel 15 years old again. “You reconnect to the beauty of the feeling we have inside us.” Tuchel has allowed England’s players to go into Kansas City on their own during days off. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP Others have headed to the golf course. And the mood in the camp is even more relaxed compared to the popular reign of Gareth Southgate, who was in charge for eight years. At his pre-match press conference, Tuchel was asked if England having not won the World Cup since 1966 was a burden. The German said: “I don’t feel a burden. Most read in Football WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS World Cup 2026 - all the info England fans believe football is coming home with the Three Lions into the semi-finals. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham on fire… but now they face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semi-finals. Spain have reached the final after beating tournament favourites France 2-0. LATEST NEWS - France 0 Spain 2: Spaniards set up possible final with England after crushing win over favourites - “What do you want Jude to say?” – Kane defends Bellingham after bombshell ITV interview - Rice tells medics he can START World Cup semi-final - Pickford orders England to defy Argentina star Martinez’s dark arts - England ready to stick with same back four vs Argentina from Norway win - World Cup commentator packs his bags and boards plane home KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING TICKETS If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. CLICK ON PIC FOR STAR’S PROFILE “We feel the tension. I will be nervous and that is normal but I feel no burden. “What I really like in the last days is that I feel the players are very competitive and excited and hungry to play this match.” Tuchel was also asked about the excitement in England ahead of the semi-final. He said: “The World Cup excites the fans, it transmits energy and makes people forget their worries and makes people’s lives better. “There is so much to love about this England squad and I am very glad that people feel it.”