Thomas Tuchel says England’s 2-0 win over Serbia was another step in shaping a side built on unity, discipline, and clarity, insisting that individual talent means little without collective buy-in.

Speaking after Thursday night’s result, the England manager stressed that ego-free football remains the backbone of his project.

“This is about building a team,” Tuchel said. “We are asking everyone to leave their ego at the door, to work for each other, and to stay committed to the structure. Serbia is always a difficult opponent, but we stayed focused and earned the win.”

England controlled the match with maturity, showing the compact pressing patterns and fluid attacking combinations that have defined Tuchel’s early months in charge. The manager praised the group’s mentality, noting how improved defensive discipline and quicker transitions helped seal the result.

For Tuchel, the performance reinforces the message that England’s long-term success will depend less on individual brilliance and more on sustained chemistry, adaptability, and tactical intelligence. He said the players understand that vision, and results like Thursday’s underline the approach.

England’s next fixtures will continue to test how quickly Tuchel’s project can evolve, particularly as he rotates the squad and pushes younger players into key roles. But for now, the win over Serbia offers a clear indication of the direction he wants the national team to move in, and the standards he expects.