England vs Spain: Anthony Gordon backs Thomas Tuchel's 'DNA' comments about possession and calls on Three Lions to focus on their strengths

Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel's view that England's players have an inbuilt inability to control matches with possession - and has urged the team to embrace the country's traditional strengths. <p>Tuchel was criticised for England's defensive retreat after Gordon's goal gave them the lead against Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, an approach which ultimately allowed their rivals to turn the match around in the final stages.</p><p>Tuchel responded by hitting out at the 'DNA' of English players.