July 16 : Thomas Tuchel was hailed as England's best chance to win the World Cup but after another failure the German has faced a barrage of criticism in the aftermath of their semi-final defeat by Argentina, though his tactics were not the only reason.What the armchair experts forget is that on Wednesday Eng

Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the weight of history as he bids to lead England to a first World Cup final in 60 years by beating Argentina on Wednesday.

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

Manager concedes side were too ‘passive’ after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta

The England boss looked more like a Sunday League manager as he cost his team the World Cup semi-final

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

Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, calling it the team's best performance of the