‘No energy’ – Thomas Tuchel unhappy at ‘silent’ Wembley during England’s win over Wales

Former England defender Stephen Warnock, who was part of the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary team, understood Tuchel’s concern and felt the home supporters needed to stay committed behind the team.

“We’re in a booth so we can’t gauge the atmosphere, but it was mentioned on our commentary about the atmosphere a few times how good the Wales fans were,” he said. “To be honest with you, you have to agree if that’s what he’s feeling.

“The performance warranted a good response from the fans. It’s disappointing he’s felt that.”

However, he felt Tuchel would still retain the backing of the England supporters.

Warnock added: “Is this a negative? It depends on how you interpret it as a fan. Whether you take it the wrong way or whether you think you can do more and back the team more. It’s very difficult in international football, obviously,

“Maybe there needs to be more done behind the scenes to be able to create pockets of fan groups together where you can actually start the atmosphere going and get the songs going.

“But if it was me and I was sitting in the stands and that comment was made, I’d be thinking about what more I could do to help the team. Fans do help you and they do give you that energy.

“At the World Cup it’s important those small pockets are all together and all singing from the same hymn sheet. Maybe it is something that they can look at and they can help the team.”