England boss Thomas Tuchel’s words on the sidelines as the Three Lions desperately clung on in injury time for a historic World Cup victory have been revealed by a lipreaderThe Three Lions defeated Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic clash at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, in a performance that has been hailed as England’s best at a World Cup since 1966.Tuchel was seen feeling the pressure as his England side, who were reduced to ten men after Jarell Quansah’s red card, battled in the closing stages to fight back waves of attacks from the hosts at the iconic stadium. Television cameras picked out an outburst from the England boss in the 94th minute, after Jude Bellingham was judged to have committed a foul. The decision allowed Mexico to quickly begin another attack, leading to Tuchel shouting and raising his hands to his head in anger.Nicola Hickling, expert analyst and professional lip reader at Covers.com, analysed Tuchel’s comments as the pressure grew. England boss Thomas Tuchel was seen ranting on the touchline in stoppage time of England’s 3-2 win over Mexico An expert lip-reader concluded Tuchel shouted, ‘F***ing crazy I need a pint man. God help me through this,’ after a decision went against his ten-man side in the closing stages England ultimately produced their greatest World Cup win since 1966 as they downed Mexico
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Hickling adjudged that Tuchel had responded to the incident by saying: ‘F***ing crazy, I need a pint man!’God help me through this.’The rant would have summed up the mood of England fans in both the Azteca and the early hours back home, with supporters having an agonising watch to see if England could reach the quarter-finals.England had been forced to battle with ten men for much of the second half, with Quansah’s dismissal leaving them short against the co-hosts, while they had to come over the much discussed disadvantage of playing at altitude.Tuchel was not the only member of England staff to show his emotions during the epic.England assistant Anthony Barry was among those who got stuck in to the Mexico bench on the touchline, moments before the VAR review that saw Quansah’s foul reviewed as tempers escalated.So much had gone right for England up to this point with Jude Bellingham scoring two goals 98 seconds apart before Mexico pulled one back just before half-time.But tensions boiled over five minutes into the second half when Quansah’s rash challenge was initially waved away by the referee. Harry Kane scored a decisive penalty kick as England dug in with ten men to edge it 3-2 Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card for this challenge on Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo Quansah was distraught and it meant that England had to go backs-to-the-wall defendingAt the other end, England’s Anthony Gordon was then recklessly and cynically fouled and on the touchline all hell broke loose.Daily Mail Sport reporters live from the Azteca Stadium spotted Barry in the thick of the touchline spat as he defended his colleagues and England players inside one of the most fraught atmospheres at the World Cup.Quansah was distraught as he was shown a straight red card, but England refused to be rocked by going down to ten men.Within minutes they landed what looked to be a knockout blow of their own when Gordon was fouled inside the penalty area and captain Harry Kane, as he did in the opening group game against Croatia, converted from the penalty spot to make it 3-1.The drama wasn’t to end there, though, as Mexico soon got a penalty of their own.Kane this time the man at fault as he clipped the foot of Mexico’s Brian Gutierrez and, again, having not given that foul in real time it was referred to VAR, where after review, the penalty was given.England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford dived the right way but Wolves striker Raul Jimenez converted the pressure penalty to make it 3-2 just before the second half hydration break.Tuchel made a number of defensive changes during the hydration break and the closing minutes as England desperately looked to hang on. Tuchel hailed his side as they bravely held on with 10-men to secure a memorable victory Tuchel claimed it felt as though England had ‘almost won a final’ after overcoming Mexico The Three Lions will now turn their attentions to a quarter-final against Norway on SaturdayThe England bosses’ frustrations turned to fist pumps upon the final whistle as the Three Lions dramatically set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.’It feels almost like we won a final,’ Tuchel said post match. ‘This last moment where the referee takes the whistle to his mouth – when you know that you overcame 50 minutes with 10 men in the altitude against the home country, against a strong, strong Mexican team – this is a moment of joy. ‘It’s a heroic performance and a heroic result. I’m so happy for the players. We found a way to win and we did it with pure mentality and heart, overcoming every obstacle thrown at us.’It’s almost impossible to overcome, but we did it.’They’re exhausted on the next level, which is beautiful to see, because I think this gives a connection with the fans. ‘They see at the whistle that they’re almost too exhausted to celebrate, and this is just beautiful. Players that just give everything for the win and for the country and for that shirt. And just, just everyone keep that in mind, this is a special moment.’Kane won praise from Donald Trump during the game and Tuchel was asked if his striker might want to have a word with the US president after he intervened to have Folarin Balogun’s red card one-match ban suspended, and ask for similar action with regards to Quansah’s ban.’That’s not a bad place to start,’ the German joked, but expressed concern over the unprecedented siutation.’Where does this start and where does this end now?’ Tuchel said. ‘Can we overturn it or not overturn it or what, what is going on?’Where to draw the line is the question that I ask, I have no answer to that, where does this end now? Do we appeal if the yellow card is not a yellow card? Do we think it is not a red card or who thinks it? ‘Where does this start and where does this end?’In keeping with the night, there was more drama after the match as Jordan Henderson was stretchered off with a serious arm injury, which the non-playing substitute sustained during England’s celebrations.Henderson injured his wrist after falling awkwardly as he climbed over the advertising hoardings.Henderson, who did not play in the match, was taken to hospital and will stay in Mexico City while England fly back to Kansas City, their World Cup base.Boss Tuchel said of the 36-year-old: ‘Not good. Not good. Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad.’Henderson had to be given oxygen as he was carried from the pitch on a stretcher.