Thomas Tuchel, the manager of the England national team, recently shared a lighthearted moment from the team's World Cup campaign last summer. After England's thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last-16 stage of the tournament in Mexico City, Tuchel admitted he wished he had eaten some of the grass on the pitch. He explained that he texted a friend afterward, expressing regret that he hadn’t taken a piece of the field with him to keep a lasting memory of the match. The win, though not the end of England's World Cup journey—where they were eventually eliminated in the semifinals—was a defining moment for the team and its manager. The match against Mexico was notable not only for its intensity but also for the unity it sparked among the players. During the celebrations after the win, Jordan Henderson suffered a broken arm when he fell while celebrating. Tuchel described how the team immediately stopped their celebrations and formed a protective "shield" around Henderson, showing deep empathy and solidarity. In an interview with former England striker Daniel Sturridge for the Football Association, Tuchel called the moment a powerful example of the team spirit that had developed. Tuchel is now looking to carry that bond forward as England prepares for the upcoming Euro 2028 qualifiers and the tournament itself, which will be co-hosted by England. He believes the shared experiences of success and adversity, along with time spent together, have created a natural connection with the players. Tuchel feels they are now truly his team, and he is excited about the upcoming challenges. England will soon return to action in the Uefa Nations League, starting with a home match against world champions Spain later this month. The team also has fixtures against Croatia and the Czech Republic in the upcoming international break. Tuchel is set to announce his squad on Friday and expressed confidence in the team's progress. He noted that while preparing for a World Cup in the U.S. is difficult, the Nations League offers a valuable path toward readiness for the Euros. The goal is to secure another 10 matches with strong results, building on the positive momentum they’ve created.