Thomas Tuchel was right! England coach defended over collapse against Argentina as ex-Three Lions star says 'smart' substitutions not to blame for World Cup exit
Goal | 16.07.2026 23:12
The tactical retreat backfired when Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored late goals to seal a 2-1 win for Argentina. While fans and pundits have slammed the structural change, Townsend insisted that the responsibility for the late capitulation lies squarely with the players' execution rather than the manager’s strategic blueprint.
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