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England focused on future, not history, before Argentina clash, says Tuchel
ATLANTA, July 14 : England manager Thomas Tuchel said his players were not dwelling on the rich and often controversial history between England and Argentina as they prepare for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, insisting the occasion itself is big enough.The heavyweight clash features two of world football's most storied nations, a fixture that has produced some of the World Cup's most memorable matches.But Tuchel said England's preparation had centred on the game in front of them rather than the history behind it."I would say it's irrelevant, but I'm not sure about it," Tuchel told reporters on the eve of the semi-final. "I think the players are very aware of both countries, what it means to them. If a fixture provides so many iconic moments, I think you cannot just say it's just another
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