Ken Early: Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final place

This commentary piece criticizes England manager Thomas Tuchel for his defensive tactical decisions during the World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina. The author argues that Tuchel's choice to play defensively allowed Lionel Messi and Argentina to capitalize and win the match.
Why it matters
It highlights the intense public and media scrutiny surrounding high-stakes international football management and tactical failures.
Too much? Was Lionel Messi asking for too much?
The article uses highly opinionated, emotive language such as 'all-time bottle job' and 'hubris' to critique the coach.
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