Tuchel says England were ‘waiting for death’ in World Cup semi-final defeat

England manager Thomas Tuchel has described his team’s performance during their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina as “waiting for death.” The remarks were made as Tuchel defended his tactical decisions, specifically his use of substitutions during the high-stakes match.

Tuchel is currently preparing to announce his squad for England's upcoming fixtures, marking the team's first competitive return to the pitch since the conclusion of their World Cup campaign. The comments serve as a retrospective assessment of the defeat as the manager looks toward the next phase of international competition.