What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?
Following a disappointing World Cup exit against Argentina, England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faces pressure to rebuild the squad for Euro 2028. The analysis focuses on tactical failures and the future of captain Harry Kane.
Why it matters
High-profile sports management decisions impact national morale and the strategic development of elite athletic programs.
Figure caption, How Argentina took advantage as England 'lost concentration'
Football issues correspondent Published 3 hours ago The last thing the Football Association was expecting when it landed Thomas Tuchel as head coach was a meek exit from an international tournament.
But by taking the lead and then inviting on a hungry Argentina that is exactly what they got.
A tactical misstep which led to England snatching a 2-1 defeat from the jaws of victory in the final minutes, and miss out on a place in the World Cup final.
Tuchel should have been able to look ahead to the next international cycle with optimism.
But merely reaching a World Cup semi-final does not feel like something worth celebrating right now.
Up next, a meeting with Spain at Wembley on 26 September in the Nations League. It could, maybe should, have been an instant replay of Sunday's World Cup final.
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