England manager Thomas Tuchel has dismissed concerns over the historical weight surrounding his team's World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina, insisting his players are focused on securing a place in the final.

The Three Lions face Argentina today in a highly anticipated encounter as they aim to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.

Speaking to reporters in Atlanta, Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the significance of the fixture, despite the rivalry between the two nations and their long history at football's biggest tournament.

The former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich coach praised his squad's mentality, saying the players are competitive, motivated and eager for the challenge.

England have been inspired at the 2026 World Cup by Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane, who have each scored six goals, while Argentina continue to rely heavily on the brilliance of Lionel Messi, who has netted eight times in the tournament.

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