England will face the Czech Republic in an away match in the second round of the UEFA Nations League group stage on September 30 (CEST) at 02:45 Beijing Time. Ahead of the match, England defender Lewis Hall attended a press conference. This article covers the second half of the press conference.

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Thomas (Tuchel) previously spoke about quick player turnovers and recovery time between the two matches. I know you haven't played yet, but how does it feel in training camp? Are other players finding it difficult? Have you experienced such a tight schedule with only around two and a half days between matches before?

Yes, I've experienced it many times at club level. Obviously, with European competition, there are always matches every two or three days, so I'm quite used to that kind of schedule. So I would say I'm fairly adapted to it. Sorry, what else were you asking?

That's what Thomas mentioned, that the turnaround this time is shorter than usual—playing on Wednesday after Saturday, rather than playing on Tuesday after Saturday. But is physical recovery difficult?

Yes. I think it really depends on how accustomed you are to this rhythm. We have a lot of players here who play in European competitions, whether that's the Champions League, Europa League, or other European tournaments. So I think a lot of my teammates are already used to it. And when you come here, you're representing your country. I think just knowing that you're playing for your country always makes recovery feel a bit easier.

Hi Lewis, you just mentioned that you're absorbing a lot of information, trying to prepare for the match, since you haven't competed in a World Cup with your teammates before. So how much information is that specifically? What is that information? Do you like the coach providing such detailed tactical information before joining a team?

Yes, I think I got a bit of a taste of it during the March training camp, which was clearly preparation for the World Cup. So I'd say it's not too different from what I experienced there. However, when a group of players has been training together for seven weeks, I'm always a bit behind in terms of the tactical instructions and ideas the head coach is trying to convey and implement. Yes, as I said, if I can continue to absorb this information, it will only help me positively when I eventually get the chance to play.

There are many outstanding players in this national team squad, with plenty of excellent fighters on the list. Some players couldn't be selected due to injury, and some withdrew from training camp. I remember when the squad was announced, Thomas spoke about Trent Alexander-Arnold and the opportunity to fight for and keep the national team jersey. Do you feel that every time you step onto the pitch for England, you have to give everything to keep that jersey? Do you enjoy this competition?

Yes, it's a jersey that carries weight. You represent England—one of the greatest national teams in the world, so every time you step onto the pitch, you have to show your best. You have to make sure you're making the right decisions and actions, because there's a lot at stake. And I think everyone in the team, even those who didn't make the squad this time, knows what it means to represent your country. So yes, there's always healthy competition, and I think that competition is very healthy and beneficial, and it motivates players to show their best.

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