World Cup 2026

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Tuchel a very easy scapegoat. Ultimately they just aren't good enough. I think he is bang on with his football iq comments.

He has a lot to answer for though.

His game management after the first goal was a disaster area, and when he made the second suite of substitutions in the 83rd minute, he basically forfeited any flexibility in the event Argentina equalised. The number of defenders on the pitch, essentially in headless chickens mode, was probably more responsible for the winner than anything else, as it was a free header where everybody thought somebody was going to mark Fernandez, and in the end nobody did. The withdrawal tactics also freed up Messi, and taking off Rice meant that DePaul had the freedom of the park.

I don't believe England were going to win the World Cup. Spain would have caught them. But while Tuchel may be right about the footballing IQ, its easy to outsource blame, when he was the one who was responsible for the management of a 1-0 lead with 55 minutes to go. Gordon had actually been one of the few players causing difficulty for the Argentine defence, and Bellingham is suited to a more advanced position, which robbed England of any press when he dropped back.

Tuchel takes the majority of the blame for this one, in my view.

Yeah I'd have to agree. My first thought with his subs was they are completely f****d if Argentina score. It won't even go to penalties.

Argentina had made most of their subs before he made a move and all of their subs before the equalizer. So he essentially saw all of their cards face up. Inviting pressure like that with nobody closing down the spaces in front of the box or out on the flanks was crazy. They needed energy and aggression in those areas. So why leave Kane on? If he was playing all-in to win 1-0, not like he was going to need him for penalties later on. Think he fell between the two tumbling stools. 

[Armagh18]

His comments are correct for the players on the pitch, he had though Mainoo sitting kicking his heels, the one player who can actually play the game he wanted.

He left grealish at home, Englands one maverick. Even Maguire probably should have been there as a footballing centre half.

He has improved them however also gotten it wrong.

Every World Cup produces an England player whose lack of game time sees his public perception outstrip anything he's actually ever done in the game.

In the search for the missing link, they'll do whatever they can to find one.

Mainoo is the clear winner of that award this time.

He's an absolutely nothing player. He carries the ball well, but cannot see a pass, cannot tackle, cannot read the game, cannot cross, cannot time runs into the box.

In many ways he's a bargain basement version of Jude Bellingham, and I do believe he'll be stinking the place out for West Ham or Fulham by next season.

Have you watched the lad play football? It's not a coincidence that United started to look like a proper team when he started playing. He's not the finished article and obviously has weaknesses but he should have been 3rd choice in midfield and probably playing ahead of Rice as he was bucked by the end.

Hopefully comes back to United with a chip on his shoulder and proves his worth. Ironically Trent and Maguire would have been the perfect combo for the last few minutes when England did go behind.

[Armagh18]

The English fans meltdown has been glorious. Like a Huns and hearts meltdown combined

It's absolutely beautiful. All supporting Spain now because the big bad Argies bullied their boys off the field.

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His comments are correct for the players on the pitch, he had though Mainoo sitting kicking his heels, the one player who can actually play the game he wanted.

He left grealish at home, Englands one maverick. Even Maguire probably should have been there as a footballing centre half.

He has improved them however also gotten it wrong.

Every World Cup produces an England player whose lack of game time sees his public perception outstrip anything he's actually ever done in the game.

In the search for the missing link, they'll do whatever they can to find one.

Mainoo is the clear winner of that award this time.

He's an absolutely nothing player. He carries the ball well, but cannot see a pass, cannot tackle, cannot read the game, cannot cross, cannot time runs into the box.

In many ways he's a bargain basement version of Jude Bellingham, and I do believe he'll be stinking the place out for West Ham or Fulham by next season.

Have you watched the lad play football? It's not a coincidence that United started to look like a proper team when he started playing. He's not the finished article and obviously has weaknesses but he should have been 3rd choice in midfield and probably playing ahead of Rice as he was bucked by the end.

Hopefully comes back to United with a chip on his shoulder and proves his worth. Ironically Trent and Maguire would have been the perfect combo for the last few minutes when England did go behind.

I'd agree. No one is bigging him up, just perplexed why he didn't feature at any stage. James had injury problems, Rice was bedridden, Henderson had a broken arm, but he moved everyone around and out of position in the game against Norway, like he was going out of his way not to play Mainoo. So why bring him? Especially with the squad available to him and who he left at home.

[Armagh18]

His comments are correct for the players on the pitch, he had though Mainoo sitting kicking his heels, the one player who can actually play the game he wanted.

He left grealish at home, Englands one maverick. Even Maguire probably should have been there as a footballing centre half.

He has improved them however also gotten it wrong.

Every World Cup produces an England player whose lack of game time sees his public perception outstrip anything he's actually ever done in the game.

In the search for the missing link, they'll do whatever they can to find one.

Mainoo is the clear winner of that award this time.

He's an absolutely nothing player. He carries the ball well, but cannot see a pass, cannot tackle, cannot read the game, cannot cross, cannot time runs into the box.

In many ways he's a bargain basement version of Jude Bellingham, and I do believe he'll be stinking the place out for West Ham or Fulham by next season.

Have you watched the lad play football? It's not a coincidence that United started to look like a proper team when he started playing. He's not the finished article and obviously has weaknesses but he should have been 3rd choice in midfield and probably playing ahead of Rice as he was bucked by the end.

Hopefully comes back to United with a chip on his shoulder and proves his worth. Ironically Trent and Maguire would have been the perfect combo for the last few minutes when England did go behind.

I'd agree. No one is bigging him up, just perplexed why he didn't feature at any stage. James had injury problems, Rice was bedridden, Henderson had a broken arm, but he moved everyone around and out of position in the game against Norway, like he was going out of his way not to play Mainoo. So why bring him? Especially with the squad available to him and who he left at home.

Talk of Tuchel having a spite against United since they were in talks with him about replacing Ten Hag and backed out.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Ah jaysus. First grealish now this. This is good entertainment today boys

[Armagh18]

Ah jaysus. First grealish now this. This is good entertainment today boys

Ah look sure theres feck all else to be at

[statto]

His comments are correct for the players on the pitch, he had though Mainoo sitting kicking his heels, the one player who can actually play the game he wanted.

He left grealish at home, Englands one maverick. Even Maguire probably should have been there as a footballing centre half.

He has improved them however also gotten it wrong.

Every World Cup produces an England player whose lack of game time sees his public perception outstrip anything he's actually ever done in the game.

In the search for the missing link, they'll do whatever they can to find one.

Mainoo is the clear winner of that award this time.

He's an absolutely nothing player. He carries the ball well, but cannot see a pass, cannot tackle, cannot read the game, cannot cross, cannot time runs into the box.

In many ways he's a bargain basement version of Jude Bellingham, and I do believe he'll be stinking the place out for West Ham or Fulham by next season.

Have you watched the lad play football? It's not a coincidence that United started to look like a proper team when he started playing. He's not the finished article and obviously has weaknesses but he should have been 3rd choice in midfield and probably playing ahead of Rice as he was bucked by the end.

Hopefully comes back to United with a chip on his shoulder and proves his worth. Ironically Trent and Maguire would have been the perfect combo for the last few minutes when England did go behind.

I'd agree. No one is bigging him up, just perplexed why he didn't feature at any stage. James had injury problems, Rice was bedridden, Henderson had a broken arm, but he moved everyone around and out of position in the game against Norway, like he was going out of his way not to play Mainoo. So why bring him? Especially with the squad available to him and who he left at home.

Talk of Tuchel having a spite against United since they were in talks with him about replacing Ten Hag and backed out.

lol next you be saying he took Rashford to piss off the United supporters.

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The whole thing is deliciously hilarious, conspiracy theories aside. Apparently Talksport was carnage.

Despite their inbuilt arrogance you can see their point. Okay, no one on here really believed they're good enough to win without gigantic sized portion of luck, but there's a way to lose too. Imploding against the Argies like that would be the equivalent of us doing the same against Costa Rica. "Heroically" hanging on against Mexico, best in 60 yrs according to some of them, be like us against Burkina Faso. We wouldn't be happy.

Look at Scotland too. Getting knocked out in the group stage was always a possibility but how they went about it was pathetic. All that hard work to get there and they go out, running from their own shadow. Should have stayed at home.   

[JoG2]

What's with the constant British 'Argies' tag craic on here?

[rodney trotter]

2 of the English players going for over 100m this summer. Anderson and Rogers. Lunacy.

[Hoof Hearted]

Kane or Bellingham not be happy at not getting a chance at the golden boot

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Not that I give a shiny shite but watkins won't be impressed falling behind toney in the pecking order

Eng one up. Bollocks. I've 20 on france with the bro

[Nanderson]

Tuchel might put on some defenders here and try to see out this match now

[AustinPowers]

Kane or Bellingham not be happy at not getting a chance at the golden boot

Bellingham should  win the golden bell-end though