Thomas Tuchel shouldered the blame for England becoming far too passive after taking the lead as Argentina ended his team’s World Cup dream

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.

The Three Lions led Argentina in the semi-final but were unable to capitalise on their position resulting in a loss reminiscent of recent major tournament failures

The Three Lions imploded against Argentina, ending another bright campaign in misery.

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel said he had ‘no regrets’ despite coming under fire following his defensive substitutions in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina

England were five minutes away from their first World Cup final since 1966, before Thomas Tuchel's changes backfired in their agonising defeat to Argentina

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Tuchel pushed England back after Anthony Gordon’s opener, a move which proved detrimental

Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to seal Argentina's win.

Thomas Tuchel's England were criticised for failing to take the initiative in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina

Lionel Messi set up two late goals as Argentina rallied from behind to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final after Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes failed.

The team's tactics, which saw them drop deep closer towards their own goal to defend their lead, was criticised by many observers.

Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes backfired as Argentina took control.

El entrenador les respondió a los críticos por lo sucedido en la semifinal contra Argentina.

Tuchel’s in-game decisions came in for scrutiny and his substitutions were criticised

Thomas Tuchel shouldered the blame for England becoming far too passive after taking the lead as Argentina ended his team’s World Cup dream

Thomas Tuchel's position as England boss has come under scrutiny following England's World Cup exit to Argentina on Wednesday night with the Three Lions' performance being…

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Coach stands by his defensive substitutions after England had taken the lead against Argentina

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, despite facing scrutiny for his decision