In isolation if you'd have told me before the tournament began that this would factually be England's best World Cup since 1966, i'd have taken it.
Unfortunately after all that has happened in the last four days, I can't enjoy it.
Very paradoxical.
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๐จ Thomas Tuchel contract included clause to discuss parting if England fell at WC group, R32 or R16 (bar Mexico). Surpassed so no activation or automatic release clauses in deal โ Guardiola verbal agreement with FA in 2024 but changed mind @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ooTMlDK8wc
Worried about Saka/Madueke...
They've been absolute food all tournament, conceded twice against Cape Verde and Egypt FFS!!!!!
The more I think about it the more Tuchel has to go, the fact that some players have already expressed disappointment means his position is untenable...
Exclusive: Argentina stunned by England's tactics, esp refusal to use more pace
They'd prepared at HT for Saka/Madueke coming on
On realising Tuchel wasn't doing this, they went even more attacking, Lauturo on for Tagliafico
Huge dressing-room chat
https://t.co/B82xWn8z85
"They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament than having the excitement and hunger to win it" ๐
Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's Euro2024 campaign ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
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"They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament than having the excitement and hunger to win it" ๐
Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's Euro2024 campaign ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
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It's not just this particular incident but for me VAR has far over stepped its remit in football. It is now actively re-refereeing football matches.
Time for a serious re-think from the above about what VAR is actually for because this is just not it.
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The referee initially awarded England a penalty before reversing his decision and concluding there was no foul committed on Djed Spence. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Did you agree?๐ค
Just done a couple of broadcast interviews and been asked whether there was any tension in the England camp over the post-match interviews at Miami Stadium. No. Firstly, players inhabit a bubble largely away from furious online debates. Secondly, players spoke publicly last week, especially on the back of the Stones/Rice wind-up on Tuchel in the Azteca, of their liking for him, and his emotional intelligence.
Thirdly, players know that anything Tuchel says about improvements is obviously for the best. Heโs driving standards. Fourthly, England players all know how close they are to achieving something historic and nothing will distract them from that mission. Fifthly, if anybody is upset about a few home truths then they shouldn't be in an elite dressing-room.
At points in Englandโs past, managers have tip-toed around issues. Not Tuchel. He identifies a problem, devises a way to address it during the match and then mentions it openly afterwards. Heโs honest. He has a demanding, winning mindset. Like Jude Bellingham.
Itโs why England have a chance of beating Argentina. The elite mindset of Tuchel, Bellingham, Harry Kane and others. Challenging each other, driving them all on in a week that could define their lives and legacy. #ENG #FIFAWorldCup
The referee initially awarded England a penalty before reversing his decision and concluding there was no foul committed on Djed Spence. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Did you agree?๐ค
What an absolute merchant banker Gabriel Clarke is, stirring the pot with his hideous interviewing style
That's my fucking gaffer ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ