Thomas Tuchel laments English football’s ‘DNA’ after World Cup exit
- England were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, despite taking a 55th-minute lead.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel highlighted a recurring issue where England become passive and lose momentum after scoring, a pattern seen in previous major tournaments.
- Tuchel faced criticism for his defensive substitutions during the match, including replacing goalscorer Anthony Gordon with Ezri Konsa.
- He stated that the ‘DNA‘ of English football needs to change, specifically regarding ball possession and controlling the game.
- Despite the defeat and criticism, Tuchel reaffirmed his ‘100 per cent’ commitment to remain as England manager until Euro 2028.
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