England win vs France has just piled even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel
England's 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off has increased scrutiny on manager Thomas Tuchel. Critics are questioning his tactical decisions and player selection following the team's earlier exit from the tournament.
England could have been forgiven for a half-hearted performance against France in what, ultimately, was a meaningless match. Who cares whether you finish third or fourth at a World Cup ? Nobody. But, with the shackles off, England actually produced their best performance of the tournament in the third-placed play-off. At least for 45 minutes anyway. They were fun to watch, free-flowing and bursting with energy. They led 4-0 at half-time against a team featuring elite players like Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise.
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