England v Argentina LIVE: Thomas Tuchel under fire after World Cup semi-final heartbreak | OneFootball

Thomas Tuchel insisted he had “no regrets” over his defensive substitutions but accepted England were “too passive” as the Three Lions suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in their World Cup semi-final.

Tuchel came under fire after England conceded twice late on against the defending champions, with his changes following Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener described as “pure football cowardice” by our Chief Football Writer, Miguel Delaney. Will the manager have to go? As things stand, he retains the FA’s backing with his contract due to run through Euro 2028.

Lionel Messi is into a second straight final and the defending champions have a chance to go back-to-back against Spain on Sunday, but for England and Tuchel, the inquest will begin as to how they managed to squander such a strong position.

Criticism from former players was fierce and even Harry Kane suggested England had to show more ambition, while Argentinian players celebrated beating England with a banner reading “The Malvinas are Argentine” in a reference to the Falkland Islands.