Thomas Tuchel's tactics backfired massively as England's World Cup was ended by Argentina and the reputation the German had built has been battered by his decisions

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

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

Wayne Rooney claims England's confidence waned after Thomas Tuchel's late defensive substitutions in their World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina.

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

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

The German coach was supposed to be the master of big-game management but this felt like a self-inflicted collapse

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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

After England's disappointing loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, Thomas Tuchel is receiving criticism left, right and centre

Thomas Tuchel called out England's approach under Gareth Southgate early in his tenure but has been accused of similar tactics in the wake of the team's World Cup exit

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