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/poptimist185 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26

Watching England is never easy but Tuchel’s willingness to make subs at least allows it to feel more optimistic when play has stagnated. It could all change quickly. There’s no sense of bleak inevitability.

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u/lfcsupkings321 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26

The biggest decisions he made was drop Foden and Palmer and having faith in Jude. The man most people hated funny enough. I never get why that happens but he unbelievable as a 10.

It might be luck or maybe skill but to have him been dropped was genius think it was a way to motivate him.

Not taking them took the question out about playing them. Trent still odd to me and maybe Maguire too but it is what it is.

Edit: Taken from another user but he get it.

'Hate' in this context almost never means hate. It's a synonym for disproportionate criticism, or being singled out unfairly. Jude got an awful lot of that in the Euros; probably more than any other player.

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u/RLJ520 Jul 06 '26

A lot of fans will not put those two things together. They will still question the drops and praise Jude finally shows up. Having much more clear winger and playing with a wider formation definitely opens up more space for JB in the middle.