Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics
England's football team faces internal criticism following their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, with players reportedly unhappy with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics. The decision to switch to a back-five formation after taking the lead is being cited as a key factor in the defeat.
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High-profile sports management decisions often spark intense public and internal debate, impacting team morale and future coaching strategies.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Defeat means England's men will not have reached a World Cup final for at least 64 years
Senior football correspondent in Atlanta Published 28 minutes ago England's defensive retreat in their agonising World Cup semi-final 2-1 loss to Argentina on Wednesday has become the big talking point – and that topic is also being hotly debated among members of Thomas Tuchel's squad.
A number of sources have indicated to BBC Sport that a clutch of key players were left disappointed at how the team approached the final stages of the game.
Leading 1-0 with 35 minutes left to play, England appeared to be on course for their first men's World Cup final since 1966.
But the momentum shift was startling. While it was natural for Argentina to start chasing the game, England have been criticised for seeming to hand their opponents the initiative .
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