England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticized the home crowd at Wembley Stadium for their lack of energy during their 3-0 friendly victory against Wales on Thursday. Tuchel expressed his disappointment, stating that the team "never got any energy back from the fans" despite a dominant performance in the first half.

England started the match strongly, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka within the first 20 minutes. However, Tuchel felt the stadium fell silent after this initial flurry, and the team couldn't capitalize on their strong start to add more goals. "We couldn't score the fourth one or the fifth one – the stadium was silent. Silent," Tuchel commented.

The German-born coach, known for his directness, didn't hold back when assessing the atmosphere. He questioned what more the team could have given to ignite the crowd, highlighting the early goals and relentless attacking play. "What more can you give than 20 minutes, three goals and the way we attacked Wales," Tuchel remarked. He further lamented that the Wales fans were more audible for a significant portion of the game, which he found disheartening considering the team's performance. "If you then hear for half an hour just the Wales fans, it's a bit sad because I think the team deserved big support today," he added.

The lack of vocal support seemingly affected the team's momentum, as they struggled to maintain their intensity in the second half. Tuchel acknowledged the difficulty in sustaining their performance without the backing of the home crowd but commended his players for securing a deserved win. "It was difficult to keep everything going in the second half, but we did excellent and deserved to win. A step in the right direction," Tuchel stated.

The match was marred by an injury to Ollie Watkins just before halftime, who collided with the post while attempting to connect with a cross. Watkins initially tried to continue but was eventually substituted at halftime, with Marcus Rashford replacing him. With Harry Kane absent, Rashford was given the opportunity to lead the line.

Tuchel's post-match comments have sparked debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning the expectations placed on supporters. While some agree that the atmosphere at Wembley can be underwhelming, others argue that it is the team's responsibility to maintain excitement throughout the match, regardless of the crowd's energy.