Why Tuchel's Detractors Have Been Silenced After England's Defeat to Spain
The story heading into England's first post‑World Cup fixture was simple and ominous: a loss would place Thomas Tuchel under a crushing amount of scrutiny. The high‑profile, high‑salary manager, hired to deliver victories in the biggest matches, could not afford another setback after the tactical embarrassment of the semi‑final loss to Argentina. The British press, already eager to find fault, se…
Sept. 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m.