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Kane and Bellingham air strong views in England World Cup review
England’s players aired strong views about their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina during a frank meeting with head coach Thomas Tuchel. The discussion appears to have helped the squad move on from the loss and matters because it exposed lingering concerns about the team’s tactics and Tuchel’s leadership.
Several players believed England’s defensive approach late in the match was too cautious and that the team could have continued attacking after taking a 1-0 lead through Anthony Gordon. Argentina equalised through Enzo Fernandez with five minutes remaining, then Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time. Harry Kane spoke forthrightly, while Jude Bellingham argued England were capable of taking the game to Argentina; since then, England have scored 12 goals and conceded none in three wins against the Czech Republic and Croatia.
In short
- England players challenged Tuchel’s late-game tactics against Argentina.
- Kane and Bellingham shared candid views at a squad meeting.
- England responded with three wins, scoring 12 and conceding none.