Wayne Rooney claims Thomas Tuchel made public example of England star to send message to World Cup squad

Wayne Rooney asserts that England manager Thomas Tuchel intentionally singled out Djed Spence during a training session to deliver a stern message to the World Cup squad. The incident, captured on camera, showed Tuchel repeatedly urging Spence to "wake up" after the Tottenham player came on as a substitute in England's 4-2 win over Croatia. Rooney's comments suggest Tuchel's actions were meant to set a tone for the team's performance. This incident highlights the pressure and high expectations placed on players as they prepare for major tournaments.