“The stadium was silent”: Tuchel furious with Wembley atmosphere

Wembley should have been a party. England crushed Wales 3-0 within the first twenty minutes thanks to goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka. Yet Thomas Tuchel left the pitch visibly frustrated. The German manager, speaking bluntly in his post-match press conference, directed his criticism at England’s home crowd.

“The stadium was silent. We didn’t get any support from the stands. We did everything to win, but for half an hour you could only hear the Welsh fans. It’s sad because the team deserved more support,” Tuchel said sternly.

The England boss stressed that crowd energy is vital to sustain intensity on the pitch. “We were 3-0 up after 20 minutes, what more could you ask for? We recovered ball after ball, and the fans could have helped us in the second half. But the stadium felt asleep,” he added, clearly disappointed.

A brilliant win that left a bitter taste

The win over Wales was one of the strongest performances in Tuchel’s England tenure so far. His team dominated every aspect of the game, pressing high and barely allowing the opponent any chances. But for Tuchel, the result wasn’t enough to hide the lack of connection with the stands.

Although he praised the English passion, he expects a stronger response from Wembley ,especially when the team plays with such intensity. “I love English fans, but we need more from them. Football is emotion, and if the stadium doesn’t vibrate with its team, something’s missing,” he said.

Uncomfortable comparisons: “In other stadiums, the support was fantastic”

Tuchel didn’t hesitate to draw comparisons with other recent games. “In Serbia, we had excellent support, and I’m sure we’ll have it in Latvia. But today, it just wasn’t at that level,” the German coach stated, hinting at his frustration with the atmosphere.

While not intended as a direct attack, Tuchel’s words quickly sparked debate across British media. Many saw the outburst as breaking an unwritten rule, criticizing England’s fans is rare territory for a national team manager.

Between praise and reproach: Tuchel wants to “ignite” the English fans

Despite his sharp tone, Tuchel insisted that his comments weren’t meant to stir controversy but to motivate. “It’s not a problem. We’ll do it again, we’ll get the crowd going. I’m sure we will,” he promised.

Since taking over the Three Lions, Tuchel has only lost once in a friendly, and he now aims to turn Wembley into an emotional fortress, not just a footballing one. And although the 3-0 against Wales was flawless on the pitch, the echo of the silence in the stands made it clear: Tuchel doesn’t just want victories—he wants passion.