
Kai Havertz: Last Tournaments Were a Disaster, Players Must Reflect
Germany's Kai Havertz calls recent tournament performances a disaster and says players need to take a long, hard look at themselves, emphasizing the country's rich football history.
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Germany's Kai Havertz calls recent tournament performances a disaster and says players need to take a long, hard look at themselves, emphasizing the country's rich football history.

Portugal have failed to score in five of their last six tournament matches, highlighting a persistent offensive struggle in major competitions.

England impressed for 15-20 minutes against Croatia, resembling an elite club side. However, the team faces a concerning trend of underwhelming second performances in recent tournaments, including three consecutive 0-0 draws.

Harry Kane scored twice in England's opening win against Croatia, a stark contrast to his slow start in Qatar 2022. The striker looks fitter and stronger under Thomas Tuchel, with a system that maximizes his abilities.

England delivered their strongest stretch of tournament football in recent memory, with Thomas Tuchel keeping one of his early promises. Caveats remain, but the performance exceeded expectations.