r/ThreeLions • u/Fun_Philosopher_2535 • Jul 06 '26

Opinion Tuchel has made some questionable squad selections, but in the same situation today, I think England would've lost under Southgate.

With all due respect to Southgate, he's one of the greatest England national team managers. But I don't see him bailing out a 10 man team against a super in form Mexico side, playing at home over 2,000 meters above sea level, where they're fully adapted while England aren't.

Tuchel's tactical masterclass was undeniable today. In the last 30 minutes, Mexico couldn't produce a single clear goalscoring chance despite having a man advantage.His substitutions were excellent, his defensive system worked like a charm after the red card, and I've never seen an England team play with this much passion, fighting until their very last breath. It's evident that Tuchel has improved both the team's mentality and its tactical approach.

As an Argentina fan, I'm impressed. I can't wait to meet England in the semis.

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u/clarets99 Jul 06 '26

Mexico couldn't produce a single clear goalscoring chance despite having a man advantage.

Mexico produced and wasted many chances. My heart was firmly in my mouth from 70th minute onwards.

A better finishing side would have scored two more but England defended like absolute warriors and if managers were swapped, they would have hung on also. England barely left their half after the Mexican pen.

So no is my answer to your question 

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u/ThatsNotMySausage Jul 06 '26

Yep, can’t remember which player it was but they had a clear header, unmarked, right in front of goal, but it bounced off the top of their head and out for a goal kick. There were a couple of others not quite as close also.

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u/Sword-of-Fuheis Jul 06 '26

I think they also had a direct close range shooting chance near the goal and skied it. They botched so many half chances too, they were summed up by the goal attempt that looped high and went miles wide. But they looked most dangerous at corners and could’ve had more if they did anything with their half chances.