Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland are one of the most prolific national teams when it comes to set-piece goals, but why is that?In the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, we've already seen England bag two goals from set-pieces against Croatia.Harry Kane's penalty (on the second attempt) and then a thumping header from a corner proved the value of a well-worked set-piece routine.England's set-piece coachesLike many teams at club and international level, England are indeed benefiting from a specific set-piece coach.Thomas Tuchel gets his assistant manager, Anthony Barry to oversee a lot of the set-piece work for the Three Lions. You may like Thomas Tuchel is a massive weapon for England in the big moments. Hes more decisive and thats what wins you games Danny Murphy on the Three Lions difference-maker coach Morgan Rogers tells FourFourTwo exclusively how Thomas Tuchel organises England Thomas Tuchel's divisive England World Cup 2026 squad is match-fit but short on fresh legs However, he's not the only one looking into that specific side of the tactical game. Tuchel also brought in Paul Quilter as a dedicated set-piece coach.Quilter previously worked at Chelsea as an analyst between 2011-2025 (with a short spell at Aldershot Town thrown in for good measure).Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It is there where Quilter met Tuchel and earned a reputation as a man he can trust with this big responsibility, so it's not surprising that he asked him to join him at international level.Speaking to The Times, Tuchel acknowledged the work of Quilter and Barry, saying: "Full credit to my assistant coach and our set-piece coach."In a press conference following his squad announcement for the tournament, he explained how set-pieces are a specific focus, adding: "We have specialists with us for all different scenarios."We always said we want to be a strong set-piece team so we have specialists for that."TOPICSThomas TuchelWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Jakob BarnesFreelance WriterJakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance news writer for FourFourTwo, he covers the biggest stories from the world of football.
