Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics
BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
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"We got too passive within our structure."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"The defeat started from the manager and the decisions he made."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
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BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
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