What stands out is that, despite approaching the game with opposing tactical philosophies, both managers’ tournament journeys have notable parallels — much to Tuchel’s annoyance.
After England’s win over Norway, Tuchel said the result was excellent but he was unhappy with the display, describing it as sloppy, tactically flawed, too slow, and lacking the repetition he seeks.
In other words, the principles he wanted his team to show weren’t evident.
Both goals against Norway came from individual moments of quality against a disorganised defence.
A short goal-kick dropped to Elliot Anderson, giving England the ball while Norway weren’t set in their rigid 4-5-1; with direct running and sharp passing, Bellingham was able to score.
The winner arrived from the second phase of a corner, when Rogers’ long-range shot was parried into Bellingham’s path.
Those goals felt more Southgate than Tuchel — player-driven, instinctive, and a touch chaotic, rather than rehearsed, drilled, and choreographed.