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.

England was on top against Argentina, looking set to play in its first World Cup final in 60 years. But then Thomas Tuchel decided to shut it down.