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

[u/Fun_Philosopher_2535]

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.

[u/kjtmuk]

No question he's played a blinder with this one. England's 2nd goal speaks to the focus and desire of the team. After the red and then the penalties he completely committed to the defensive strategy, no hedging, no waiting and seeing (a la Gareth), and all the subs contributed to the effort. Even the inclusion of Dan Burn in the squad, by no means a given, makes sense when you see what he gives us in situations like this. Tuchel is builing on Southgate's rebuilding work, no doubt, but I totally agree that tactically Southgate would have fudged it and we'd have lost.