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Tuchel wants England like a Prem team

- BY JOHN CROSS

THOMAS TUCHEL says England are on their way to playing like a Premier League team.

Tuchel has previously targeted getting England to perform like a club side because he thinks it will give them a chance of winning the World Cup next summer.

From his early days as England boss he has insisted the competition physical nature and intensity of the Premier League makes it the toughest in the world.

Tuchel believes playing like the best teams such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City as well as using long throws and set-pieces will make "Team England" a match for anyone.

And nearly a year since being named as manager, he says England are on their way. He said: "We are getting there.