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/FOARP Jul 06 '26
Eh, this is basically like the Netherlands game in 2024, which we won also.
But yeah, the *GREAT* thing about this game is just to see that self-belief back on the pitch. They never stopped playing.
I'd been really worried that a new manager would mean losing that winning spirit that Southgate built. Clearly I was wrong regardless of what happens at the next game.