Thomas Tuchel has borrowed the tactics of the Crazy Gang: how it will change the England national team.

Thomas Tuchel implements Crazy Gang tactics in the England national team

According to The Sun: Wimbledon legends enthusiastically embrace Thomas Tuchel's introduction of Crazy Gang tactics as they fight for the World Cup title.

The England head coach draws his players' attention to the need to use long throw-ins and powerful goal kicks to secure their first major trophy since 1966.

The Wimbledon team was known for its aggressive and physical style of play during the 1980s and 1990s. They rose from lower leagues to the top division and amazed everyone by winning the FA Cup final in 1988 against Liverpool.

Former Dons coach Dev Bassett shared his thoughts:

“I believe Tuchel is on the right track. Purists live in a fantasy land. Even Manchester City uses long balls more often. Our old methods are back in vogue.”

Bassett emphasized the importance of advancing the ball wisely, as it creates nervousness in the opponent's defense:

“People panic more during long throws than during corners—they start to fear.”

He also noted that Tuchel's decision not to include Jude Bellingham in the final squad is justified:

“If he doesn't fit the team spirit, then so be it. One person cannot hold the team hostage.”

Memories of the good old times

According to Bobby Gould, who took over the team after Bassett, Tuchel reminds him of the good times at Wimbledon:

“England scored several goals under Tuchel reminiscent of Wimbledon's playbook.”

Gould recalled how his teams succeeded thanks to clever strategies and a strong team spirit:

“We were statistical before it was trendy, and our standards of play evolved from that.”

Wimbledon player Nigel Winterburn added that although their style of play was not for everyone, they always aimed to prove they could do more:

“No one loved us for our style, but we often were the remnants with the determination to show everyone what we could do.”

Tuchel implements elements of classic football that previously brought success to Wimbledon. This approach could be a significant step in the development of the national team, as the introduction of unconventional tactics may change the course of a match. Modern football demonstrates how crucial it is to adapt to new realities, and methods that once seemed outdated may find their place on the field again.