Mikel Arteta's Arsenal landed the Premier League title in May and were within a penalty shootout of winning the Champions League, largely due to their dedication to set-piece excellence. Tuchel is replicating this approach at the World Cup, with set-pieces emerging as a key focus in training sessions since England's arrival in the United States.
Declan Rice is one of Europe's most adept corner takers, with his Arsenal routines proving a major threat in recent seasons. Reece James, who started England's warm-up against Costa Rica, is expected to be among Tuchel's designated set-piece specialists, while Bukayo Saka's dead-ball prowess is viewed as a major asset despite ongoing fitness concerns.
The physical make-up of England's squad enhances the set-piece threat. Of the 10 outfield players who started against Costa Rica, just two were under 6 feet tall, providing significant advantages in aerial situations and corner execution.
England's emphasis on set-pieces as a tournament-winning weapon could shift markets on their overall odds and match lines against shorter, less physically dominant opposition.
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