Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins
Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.
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"I think he is not afraid to shout at you. He is always demanding from you and making sure you are on it every day."
— Ollie Watkins , Athlete
"I probably just missed one of the zones to go to and he just told me to wake up."
— Djed Spence , Athlete
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Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.
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