Published Jul 15, 2026, 7:57 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Thomas Tuchel: How England unravelled after Ezri Konsa substitution as familiar failings rob Three Lions of World Cup final place

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Thomas Tuchel: How England unravelled after Ezri Konsa substitution as familiar failings rob Three Lions of World Cup final place

Thomas Tuchel was England's gambler. A squad few others would have picked. A backs-to-the-wall win over Mexico. Starting Morgan Rogers based on "a feeling from the coach". But ultimately, one bet too many from the head coach cost the Three Lions their place in a World Cup final. The stage was set to write history. A first-half where Lionel Messi barely left Elliot Anderson's pocket, and England refused to be drawn into Argentina's provocation. The first draft was being written when Anthony Gordo