Tuchel: We want attacking wing-backs; starting Rogers was a gut feeling

England coach Tuchel met the media ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

On the match:

"When the draw came out and we knew we could get to this point, this is the game you dream of playing and strive to reach. But don't forget - it's not just about getting to such a game, it's about winning it."

On Reece James and Spence starting at full-back:

"They are both specialist players in this position, and they deserve to start. Reece has the ability to play at the highest level, and he shows absolutely no nerves. As for Jed, we need his speed and flexibility. He made a deep impression when he came on as a substitute in previous games. We want our full-backs to be actively involved in the attack, which is why we arranged it this way."

On whether Ngoyo's exclusion from the starting lineup was due to injury:

"No, Ezri is not really a full-back in the true sense. Today we chose John Stones. In the previous few games, we chose Ezri, and he started every game. This is just a competitive decision."

On starting Morgan Rogers:

"It's a feeling as a coach - an intuition. I feel he can bring something special today. I think he performed very well against Norway, and after that, he had several extremely good training sessions, continuing that form. It's just a feeling."

On the key to containing Argentina and Messi:

"You need a lot of methods. Whether in attack or defense, we must put in a comprehensive performance. We need to cut off Messi's chances of receiving passes, and also, after he gets the ball and turns, limit him from delivering passes to advancing teammates.

There are many ways to deal with them. Our mentality also needs to be fully in place. We must be prepared for this battle, remain calm and composed, trust in our abilities, and at the same time, create some problems for them to solve."

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