England's World Cup exit has led to heavy criticism of head coach Thomas Tuchel for his defensive tactics.The German coach, brought in to fix England's tactical issues, faced backlash after his team squandered a 1-0 lead against Argentina in the semi-finals.

Media outlets like The Sun and Daily Mail slammed Tuchel for sending on defensive players like Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa, which many believe cost England the match.The defeat echoes past failures, such as losing 2-1 to Croatia in 2018 and Italy in Euro 2020.

Tuchel's decision to prioritize defense over attacking play was seen as a return to the cautious strategies criticized under his predecessor, Gareth Southgate.Columnists argued that Tuchel failed to instill the confidence needed to hold a lead in a high-stakes match.

Despite the backlash, Tuchel is expected to stay as England boss until Euro 2028, with media outlets like The Mirror suggesting his tactics, while controversial, are unlikely to result in his dismissal.