England's manager Thomas Tuchel addressed media queries about his tactical choices during the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, where England took a 1-0 lead but lost 2-1.

Despite backlash over defensive substitutions and strategies that allowed Argentina to score two late goals, Tuchel denied regretting his decisions, stating he acted based on instinct and competitiveness.

He acknowledged the physical toll of previous matches and travel on the team but argued that evaluating substitutions solely by offense or defense oversimplifies the game.

Tuchel also refused to engage with critics who labeled his tactics as 'cowardice,' emphasizing that the focus should be on winning the upcoming third-place playoff against France.The match, set for Miami, represents an opportunity for England to showcase their progress against top-tier teams.Tuchel highlighted the significance of the game, noting it's a chance to prove their resilience after previous semi-final exits in 1990 and 2018.