Football Daily England assistant coach Anthony Barry on Tuchel & World Cup
Apr 2, 2026
Anthony Barry, England assistant manager and experienced coach from Chelsea and Bayern Munich, reflects on his bond with Thomas Tuchel. He discusses World Cup squad selection, coping with heat, the growing role of set pieces, and building a club-like team spirit in limited time.
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How Barry And Tuchel Built Their Partnership
- Anthony Barry met Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea and their working relationship deepened over time.
- Barry stayed through managerial changes, joined Tuchel in Munich, and later moved with him into international football, becoming close colleagues and friends.
Squad Picks Are Tactical And Social Decisions
- Squad selection is meticulous and balances on-pitch assets with social and psychological dynamics.
- Barry and Tuchel discuss squad construction constantly at St George's Park and on journeys to games to craft a group ready for seven to eight weeks together.
Tournament Experience Shows Margins Are Tiny
- Barry draws on previous tournament experience with Belgium at Qatar and Portugal at the Euros to warn that elite squads still face narrow margins.
- He stresses you must 'squeeze everything' from players because top teams and managers make tournaments tight.