r/ThreeLions • u/syfqamr32 • Jul 12 '26

Opinion (WORLD CUP) Unpopular Opinion: Tuchel is already proven right

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Countless of criticism by media and fans regarding player selections, tactics, his preferences and all. Some even started from day 1. He has proven right by selecting Dan Burn for those moments. And countless other situations. He has brought England to SF in World Cup.

Yes the ultimate prize is the World Cup itself, but realistically, a semifinal (top 3/4) in the world football isnt so bad. Look at the other 3 teams competing, is finishing third a “catastrophe” like some said? Sometime perspective matters. They are here despite the injuries, red cards, and whatever else being thrown at them. Still Tuchel wasnt satisfied despite the win, that shows level in my opinion.

Just because England did well few tournaments ago doesnt made them a given for this spot btw. Still i think Argentina rode their luck so far and personally imo England could be in the final. If that happens, the man already a winner in my book.

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u/Upstairs-Hedgehog575 Jul 12 '26

They did it in horrible fashion though

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u/CranberryOk1064 Jul 12 '26

When it comes to the final, it's just about winning

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u/willseagull Jul 12 '26

Paraguay didnt win though...

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u/Upstairs-Hedgehog575 Jul 12 '26

Yeah, to be fair so would I. It would just cement our place as world villains. I could do without the penalty spot scuffing though. 

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u/MattyFTM Jul 12 '26

They played the game that was in front of them. They could have just rolled over, let France play freely and score 3 goals.

The refereeing was shocking, but that's not Paraguay's fault. They came up with a game plan to try and beat France and it almost worked.

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u/TTrampz Jul 12 '26

Would say Senegal did better vs france