Referee's Inconsistent Decisions Spark Controversy in England's Draw with Uruguay

The England-Uruguay match was marred by controversy as Manuel Ugarte received two yellow cards but was not sent off, with the referee's decisions being questioned by players and coaches alike. England defender Harry Maguire expressed confusion over the incident, stating that the team was informed Ugarte had been shown two yellow cards, but it was later revealed that the first yellow card was actually given to Jose Maria Gimenez. Former England striker Ian Wright criticized the referee, saying 'they are making it up as they go along.' The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Ben White scoring for England but also giving away a penalty. Thomas Tuchel, England's coach, was frustrated with the referee's performance, particularly with regards to a reckless challenge on Phil Foden that went unpunished. Tuchel also questioned the penalty awarded to Uruguay in stoppage time, calling it 'very soft.' Despite the controversy, Tuchel was pleased with the performance of England's fringe players, saying 'I liked the positivity, the attitude, the performance.' England will face Japan in another friendly at Wembley on Tuesday, which will be the final chance for Tuchel to assess his players before announcing his World Cup squad.