Thiago Silva’s ADVICE | Newcastle defender Lewis Hall

Football

Year2026

Duration13m

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Newcastle defender Lewis Hall in great form as he reacts to his England call up, Thomas Tuchel and reveals Thiago Silva’s advice to him when he was at Chelsea. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Really excited to show Tuchel what I can do. 01:45 - Trent not being here boost your confidence: there’s so many talented players that haven’t been selected. It’s a really privilege. 02:17 - Better player since last call up?: I’ve grown on and off the pitch. I’ve got a lot more experience now. 03:00 - Tuchel memories: when I knew him at Chelsea. I was training quite regularly. He gave me my debut and it’ll be a memory I’ll always have. I’m a completely different player now. 03:50 - Injury last year: difficult moment at the time. It is really hard going through recovery and rehab. 04:50 - Thiago Silva advice: Although he didn’t speak much English, he was taking time to help me out. Whenever you play and train with older players I’m really grateful. 05:48 - Eddie Howe: a massive help to me. I was far from the player i am now when I arrived. He’s helped me a lot off the pitch and on the pitch. 06:52 - Goal to get into England: that’s the aim. The first season was about growth and development. I didn’t think I’d struggle with game time as much as I did but I started setting new goals. 08:04 - mental strength: at first I wasn’t the most mentally strong player but as times gone on I’ve gone though a lot. I’m in a strong place. 08:52 - does anything phase you?: if you want to be the best version of yourself you need to test yourself against the best. 10:04 - Did Tuchel explain 35 man call up: It was no secret but he explained that there’s no reason to overthink it. 10:53 - How do you stop Yamal: The first game I was pleased and the first half in the second leg but these are the things with this players, they always show their qualities. 11:58 - has Tuchel changed?: he’s the same person from my time at Chelsea. 12:50 - Last opportunity for WC spot: it could’ve quite nerve racking but you play so many games in a sea