England out of the World Cup: The big questions facing Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions after losing to Argentina - Sky Sports
England's national football team faces intense scrutiny following a semi-final loss to Argentina in the World Cup. Critics are questioning manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, specifically his late-game defensive adjustments.
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After England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, Sky Sports looks at the big questions facing Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions squad. <h3>Is Tuchel solely to blame for England's defeat?</h3><p>Five minutes plus stoppage time away from a first World Cup final since 1966. You couldn't get much closer.</p><p>But Thomas Tuchel is currently getting the flak for failing to see the game out from 1-0 up. His decision to go to a back five on 72 minutes proved pivotal. Argentina reacted to it by putting more forwards on.
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