Jeremy Clarkson makes Thomas Tuchel nationality admission before England and Ghana match

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he wishes Thomas Tuchel was English despite insisting the German is still the ideal man to lead the Three Lions to World Cup glory.The television presenter has travelled to Boston to watch England's second Group L match against Ghana and used the occasion to heap praise on Tuchel after an encouraging start to the tournament.England eased concerns surrounding their World Cup credentials with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening fixture, producing an impressive second-half display after being pegged back before the interval.Tuchel's side can take a giant stride towards the knockout stages with another win on Tuesday night and Clarkson believes the former Chelsea manager already looks capable of ending England's 60-year wait for football's biggest prize. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Speaking to The Sun, the 66-year-old revealed he has become a huge admirer of the England boss.I loved the football England played against Croatia, Clarkson said.And I understand his half-time talk was very motivational and very clever as well.I love Tuchel. I really love him. Do I wish he was English? Yes. But he isn't, so we've got the best man to win it for us.Tuchel received widespread acclaim following England's victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane revealing the manager's team talk had inspired the players to emerge from the dressing room with renewed purpose.England restored their lead within moments of the restart through Jude Bellingham before Marcus Rashford wrapped up the victory late on.Clarkson also praised Tuchel's tactical flexibility, suggesting the German's willingness to alter his approach from game to game makes England difficult to prepare for.Tuchel makes lots of changes to shock teams, he said.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Fifa ban commentator from World Cup after furious meltdownLionel Messi is ending the Cristiano Ronaldo debate at this summer's World CupThomas Tuchel makes complaint ahead of England and Ghana World Cup clashI seem to remember that from Chelsea. You see how he plays one game and think, 'OK, that's how he's going to play it'.And then the next time he doesn't play the same type of way. It's genius.Tuchel's appointment divided opinion when he was unveiled as Gareth Southgate's successor, with some supporters uncomfortable at the prospect of a foreign manager taking charge of the national team.However, Clarkson believes any reservations over Tuchel's nationality should be put aside if he can guide England to a first World Cup triumph since 1966.The former Top Gear presenter has crossed the Atlantic to support the Three Lions as interest among travelling fans and expatriates continues to grow along the East Coast.England know another three points against Ghana would leave them on the brink of qualification for the last 32 and further increase optimism that Tuchel's methods are already paying dividends.Ghana will, however, enter the match on a high themselves.They beat Panama 1-0 last time out, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring late on to secure all three points.Antoine Semenyo will be their dangerman after a sensational season for Manchester City and Bournemouth. Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June. ENTER HERE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter