Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics

Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tacticsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Defeat means England's men will not have reached a World Cup final for at least 64 yearsBySami MokbelSenior football correspondent in AtlantaPublished2 minutes ago1 CommentsEngland's defensive retreat in their agonising World Cup semi-final 2-1 loss to Argentina on Wednesday has become the big talking point – and that topic is also being hotly debated among members of Thomas Tuchel's squad.A number of sources have indicated to BBC Sport that a clutch of key players were left disappointed at how the team approached the final stages of the game.Leading 1-0 with 35 minutes left to play, England appeared to be on course for their first men's World Cup final since 1966.But the momentum shift was startling. While it was natural for Argentina to start chasing the game, England have been criticised for seeming to hand their opponents the initiative.England manager Tuchel set his team up with a back-five to defend their lead - only to see it being overturned in the closing stages amid wave after wave of Argentina pressure.BBC Sport pundit Wayne Rooney said the defeat "started from the manager and the decisions he made".How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the flyPublished8 hours agoBellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exitPublished10 hours ago'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meetingPublished6 hours agoDo the players feel England went too deep too early?Players saw their families and loved ones immediately after the defeat in Atlanta and it is understood there was a definite sense in those moments that the way the team was set-up after going ahead was a contributing factor in their downfall.BBC Sport is aware of at least three senior players who have complained privately about the team's approach during the closing stages.There is an acknowledgement that...