"Tuchel cost us the game!" - Jamie O'Hara highly critical of England boss' tactics

Thomas Tuchel is facing harsh criticism for England’s World Cup exit, as pundits and fans argue his overly defensive substitutions after taking the lead invited pressure and ultimately cost the team the match.

• The controversial substitution — Bringing on Ezri Konsa for Anthony Gordon in the 72nd minute is described as a catastrophic tactical error [04:23].

• Dramatic loss of control — England recorded only 12% possession between their opening goal and conceding the winner [02:40].

• Failed game management — Critics argue that rather than sitting back and defending, the manager should have maintained an attacking threat to keep Argentina away from their goal [05:46].

• Missed tactical alternatives — Commentators suggest the manager had better options to influence the game:

  • Introducing fresh forwards like Rashford or Saka to stretch the pitch [05:36].
  • Using Kobbie Mainoo to control the midfield tempo [13:05].
  • Bringing on Ivan Toney to provide an outlet ball to hold up play [13:16].

• Calls for dismissal — Because of the perceived mismanagement of the lead, some are openly calling for the manager to be replaced [14:30].

• What did critics argue the manager should have done differently to maintain momentum after scoring?

• How did players and fans describe the team's shift in attitude after taking the lead?