England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed his intention to revive the tradition of fans singing Oasis's "Wonderwall" at Wembley Stadium during the national team's upcoming match against Spain. The song, which served as England’s anthem during the recent World Cup in North America, was widely embraced by supporters who sang it after every victory.
Tuchel, speaking ahead of the fixture, described the game against Spain as a significant opportunity and a momentous occasion. He suggested that a win could prompt a return of the memorable "Wonderwall" celebration, aiming to recreate the vibrant atmosphere witnessed during the World Cup.
“This is a big opportunity, and it’s a beautiful match,” Tuchel said. “We will try to use the occasion to secure the next win and hopefully play with a certain freedom that I felt we showed against France.”
The upcoming match marks England’s first major competitive fixture since their World Cup campaign, where fan engagement notably increased. Tuchel highlighted the importance of strong crowd support, contrasting the positive atmosphere during the tournament with the relatively subdued reception at Wembley during a previous international match against Wales in October.
Reflecting on that earlier game, Tuchel criticized the crowd for a lack of intensity despite England’s dominant early lead. “We had an amazing performance against Wales, but I was not so happy with the atmosphere,” he said. “If you are 3-0 up within 15 minutes and the crowd gets behind every challenge, we might have had a chance to be five or six nil up.”
He noted that the stadium environment can vary greatly during international matches outside of major tournaments. Tuchel described the challenge of playing in less charged atmospheres, pointing out that the presence of opposing supporters singing loudly while home fans remained quieter changed the dynamic considerably.
Looking ahead, Tuchel anticipates a more supportive crowd for the Spain match, which he believes will help energize the team and set a positive tone for England’s preparation leading up to Euro 2028.