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Atlanta, agony and the questions Tuchel must answer

England were on course for the World Cup Final until the game turned. PHIL MARTIN examines the tactical decisions that shifted momentum, why Argentina seized control and the questions Thomas Tuchel must now answer.

16.07.26, 13:00 Updated 16.07.26, 15:09 3 Minute Read

Phil Martin

Phil Martin

Atlanta, agony and the questions Tuchel must answer   And so, the morning after the night before in Atlanta and that all-too-familiar feeling of emptiness. But this one feels different, there’s also an underlying sense of anger. It’s not recency bias; this is worse than Croatia in 2018. Worse than Italy at Wembley. Worse than Spain. That is because England were in control, and the route to the final suddenly seemed so clear. This one was self-inflicted.

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Phil Martin

Phil Martin Author, journalist and veteran of eight major tournaments, and England top capper, with a background in sports writing, editing and publishing.

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