It was supposed to be different but Argentina showed intent, Tuchel showed fear | Jacob Steinberg
•England head coach made changes that would have led to Southgate and Eriksson being hammeredLionel Messi has seen buses reverse into position before.
•England did not confront the greatest player of all time with anything new when they dropped back with a place in the World Cup final within reach.
•The negativity was lamentable and it was no surprise when punishment arrived in the form of a clinical Argentina fightback in Atlanta.This was a tale as old as time.
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المصدر: The Guardian Sport | Source: The Guardian SportEngland head coach made changes that would have led to Southgate and Eriksson being hammered
Lionel Messi has seen buses reverse into position before. England did not confront the greatest player of all time with anything new when they dropped back with a place in the World Cup final within reach. The negativity was lamentable and it was no surprise when punishment arrived in the form of a clinical Argentina fightback in Atlanta.
This was a tale as old as time. There was a chance for England to push on after Anthony Gordon fired them ahead early in the second half, but they reverted to type. The mentality was passive and they looked scared to win. No one put a foot on the ball and offered control. Harry Kane? Invisible in another game. The midfield? Outplayed, outrun and outclassed by Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández. Thomas Tuchel? Outwitted by Lionel Scaloni, whose substitutions made a difference, and too quick to retreat when there was so long left for England to defend their lead.
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