England were 'waiting for death' in World Cup semi-final defeat: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel, England's World Cup manager, has admitted that his team were living in fear of defeat during their 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. The German coach, who has a reputation for his cautious substitutions, was particularly hard on himself for his defensive changes in the second half, which he said left England unable to cope with Argentina's more aggressive attacking approach.

Despite criticism from fans and pundits, Tuchel insisted that his substitutions were necessary to help England, who were visibly fatigued and struggling to maintain possession and defend properly. The defeat, which came after England had led at one point, was his most painful defeat since England's last World Cup final in 1966. Tuchel said he is still haunted by the pain of that loss and feels a deep personal responsibility for his team's defeat.