Thomas Tuchel says England cannot shy away from criticism if they are to make the improvements required to win the World Cup.

After Gareth Southgate called time on his eight-year reign having lost a second European Championship final, the Football Association turned to German coach Tuchel in a bid to take them that last step.

Tuchel’s contract takes him through to the end of next summer’s World Cup, where England will be among the favourites but have plenty of work to do judging by Saturday’s forgettable 1-0 win against minnows Andorra.

Boos from unimpressed fans greeted the half-time and final whistles in Barcelona, where the frustrated head coach spoke frankly about his unhappiness at the side’s lack of “seriousness and urgency” as they “played with fire” towards the end.

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