William’s clearest assessment was also his most revealing.
“Thomas, I think, prefers to go a bit more out there - and if we lose, we lose playing the way we want to play,” he said.
That philosophy marks a deliberate break from the cautious instincts that have often shaped international football. Tuchel’s task will be to give England enough attacking licence without allowing their structure to disappear when matches become tense.
For a squad packed with technical quality, the appeal is obvious. England’s best route to success may be through front-foot football rather than waiting for opponents to make the first mistake.
William’s expectations leave little room for a gradual rebuild. “And if you're going to score four goals, we'll score five. And I think that's a really good attitude,” he said.
It is an entertaining outlook, but World Cup knockout matches demand more than confidence. Tuchel will need to balance ambition with defensive discipline, particularly when England face elite opposition and every error carries greater consequences.
The prince also indicated he could travel to the United States if England reach the final, telling Kelce: “Well, maybe. Maybe. See you both there for the final.”
Away from England, William’s football identity remains closely tied to Aston Villa. He explained that his attachment deepened during the club’s relegation battle.
“So I think weirdly, this sounds very odd, but I got into football more than ever when we got relegated,” he said.
That detail captures football’s emotional pull: loyalty is often strengthened by difficult seasons, not just celebrated victories.
The next storyline will be whether Tuchel can turn William’s attacking optimism into a disciplined England capable of going all the way.