England, World Cup and Thomas Tuchel

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England: Reason Thomas Tuchel snubbed unhappy Kobbie Mainoo at World Cup revealed
New reports have shed light on why England boss Thomas Tuchel decided against using Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo at the World Cup.

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Tuchel blames England’s ‘DNA’ following World Cup semi-final defeat
Thomas Tuchel's secret sack contract clause if England lost to one World Cup team
Stunning fallout after England’s World Cup disaster as Messi line cuts deep
Yet against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, England bowed out of the tournament in painfully familiar fashion - failing to capitalise on a 1-0 lead before inviting pressure, surr...

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‘No regrets’: England boss doubles down as huge contract call awaits after World Cup collapse
'Every decision was the right one!' - Thomas Tuchel defended over substitions against Argentina as England legend questions fierce criticism of German coach
Secret clause in Thomas Tuchel’s England contract revealed that could have seen him and FA agree to part ways
His handling of the final 40 minutes in the semi against Argentina on Wednesday has left England fans furious.

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Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks
Tuchel's tactics questioned after semi-final defeat

I write about leadership. Thomas Tuchel’s post-match comments fascinated me

England coach Thomas Tuchel went viral for his post-match comments about mentality. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Bradley Collyer / This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.

Pep Guardiola ‘had verbal agreement’ to become England boss as Thomas Tuchel exit clauses revealed

Pep Guardiola had a “verbal agreement” to become England boss before Thomas Tuchel was appointed and may still be interested in the role. Questions have been raised over Tuchel’s future after England’s bitterly disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina in the semi-final,

Thomas Tuchel's 'private stance' on England collapse as accusations rejected

Following England's heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, manager Thomas Tuchel has been heavily criticised for the Three Lions' performance

Gary Lineker questions Thomas Tuchel’s ‘absolutely unfathomable’ tactics

Gary Lineker has described Thomas Tuchel’s tactics in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina as “unfathomable”. England took the lead early in the second half through Anthony Gordon but paid for a negative approach thereafter as Enzo Fernandez struck in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez’s stoppage-time winner.