Copa Independent | Why England’s issues are mounting – and who could be the next Scotland manager?

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The Independent

·29 June 2026

Copa Independent | Why England’s issues are mounting – and who could be the next Scotland manager?

Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama – but are there more questions than answers for the Three Lions ahead of their last-32 clash against DR Congo on Wednesday?

Where does Tuchel go next with his unnecessary right-back conundrum? Who out of Rashford, Rogers and Saka took their opportunity from the start? And how much did England miss Declan Rice (a lot)? Kieran Jackson, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly are stateside to discuss.