Tuchel: England still feel World Cup pain, gap to top remains

Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes that the England national team is still bearing the psychological impact of their departure from the recent World Cup. He characterized this as a "scar" that the players are now carrying.

Tuchel's assessment points to an ongoing challenge for the English side, suggesting that the pain of their World Cup exit has left a lasting impression on the squad.

Furthermore, the German tactician admitted that there is still a considerable distance to bridge for England to reach the level of the absolute top-tier footballing nations on the global stage.