England’s cowardly retreat against Argentina was a repeat of their strategy against Mexico two weeks earlier, and while that performance was hailed as heroic, it was deeply flawed

England had taken the lead in the 56th minute through Anthony Gordon, but opted to try and hold onto their advantage rather than add to it.

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