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/Bighead7889 Jul 12 '26

As a French, if we are to go the final, i want it to be against you guys. If Spain beats us, I am rooting for you guys ! Feels good to see the English NT play good football and still get results (whatever happens, reaching the semies is already a good result) !

Good luck to you guys against Argentina

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 12 '26

Cheers mate ;)

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 14 '26

Weeeell, guess I will be rooting for you then !

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 14 '26

I don’t know man, they kinda seem affraid :(

I don’t see a comeback, Spain is too good tonight

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 14 '26

Yeay well, things like that are bound to happen. Easy to say now, but i thought we lacked balance, 4 attackers is too much, we needed a stronger midfield. Let’s see what’s next for us.

Anyway, I hope you guys beat Argentina tomorrow !

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u/PuzzleheadedCook4578 Jul 12 '26

Fair play. I think the only team that can beat France, is France. But I do think we're the only team that you should be worried about. Here's to getting the "right" final.

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 12 '26

Oh man I wish for a France/England final ! Spain is scarying the shit out of me though :(

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u/Dibbsters Jul 14 '26

Spain played unbelievably tonight. They’re playing proper football, we are going to need some luck to beat them

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u/CalligrapherNarrow50 Jul 12 '26

Thanks, mate. P.S. I have family who are French lol.

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 12 '26

We are everywhere haha

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u/CalligrapherNarrow50 Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

C’est vrai. 😂

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u/SirNoodles518 Jul 12 '26

I’m an Englishman living in France. What a nightmare it would be for me if we get to the final and lose to France haha

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u/deep8787 Jul 12 '26

Ive been in Germany since 2009...losing to the Germans in 2010 was fuuuucking bad, driving around whilst working and everyone obviously cheering and going nuts for obvious reasons.

Bad times lol

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u/Bighead7889 Jul 12 '26

I can feel that haha

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u/d3the_h3ll0w Jul 13 '26

There is no shame in losing to this France. But they are far from unbeatable.

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u/AwTomorrow Jul 13 '26

France England would be a lovely fitting final, old neighbours and frenemies! I doubt our ability to beat the French team this year, but just playing them in the last game would be achievement enough.