Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
RIGA (Reuters) -England head coach Thomas Tuchel could see the funny side as travelling fans poked fun at the German during his side's 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in rainy Riga on Tuesday.
Tuchel was critical of England's fans at Wembley Stadium last week, accusing them of not being supportive enough during a routine 3-0 friendly victory over Wales.
They were far noisier on Tuesday as they celebrated England sealing their place in next year's World Cup, at one point singing 'Are we loud enough for you?' to the former Chelsea manager.
"I got a bit of stick today in the first half, so fair enough. I take it in good humour, with a good sense of humour. I accept it," Tuchel said. "They had a reason today from my last comments and I guess that's fair enough.
"I got a bit of stick and I found it quite creative. It made me smile and this is how it has to be. It's British humour and I surely can take it. No harm done.
"The support today was brilliant and we are very sure the support in America will be absolutely brilliant. We need it."
(Reporting by Martyn HermanEditing by Toby Davis)
