It appeared a familiar tale of heartbreak for England at major tournaments as they retreated into a defensive shell immediately after taking a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the 55th minute | Football News

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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

Harry Kane has said that England played too defensively against Argentina following their World Cup knockout. England conceded two heartbreaking late goals from Enzo Fernandez and…

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

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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

England head coach made changes that would have led to Southgate and Eriksson being hammered

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 defended his defensive game-plan, which saw as many as six defenders on the pitch with England in a 5-4-1 set-up by the time Martinez scored, but Scaloni had his own…

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

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 captain Harry Kane has revealed the final instruction Thomas Tuchel delivered from the touchline before Argentina turned the FIFA World Cup semi-final on its head, as the…

Manager Thomas Tuchel is under fire for his tactics after England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. | Football News

Many critics and former England players immediately pointed the finger at Thomas Tuchel for England's latest failure, accusing the German of switching to an ultra-defensive…

Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville and Michael Owen lashed out at Thomas Tuchel after England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup. | Football News

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