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Tuchel blames English football's 'DNA' for World Cup exit

Thomas Tuchel says he is "100 per cent" committed to continuing his role as England boss into the next European Championships in two years, and he has hit back at critics who have questioned his tactics, saying instead it is a problem with English football's "DNA".

England

The big questions facing Tuchel and England after World Cup exit

After England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, Sky Sports looks at the big questions facing Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions squad.

England

Was Tuchel to blame with those subs or is he just another victim of England DNA?

The same feeling, but worse. England exit the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat just as they did twice under Gareth Southgate and in strikingly similar fashion to that semi-final defeat to Croatia eight years ago. They were leading but sat back and subsequently lost.

Exclusives and features

'I couldn't watch football...it was torture' - Wickham on 18 months without a club

Three months into his second season at Crystal Palace - following a £9m move from Sunderland in the summer of 2015 - the trajectory of Connor Wickham's career changed.

London City Lionesses

Kang: London City can go all the way after big-name signings

Michele Kang insists London City Lionesses can “go all the way” this season after an expensive and headline-making summer of signings.

Arsenal

Arsenal agree £34m deal to sign Greek winger Tzolis

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Club Brugge for winger Christos Tzolis, Sky Sports News understands.

Celtic

Celtic struggling to compete in transfer window - CEO

Celtic are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs in the transfer market and deal with agents, according to minutes of a meeting between board members and supporters.

World Cup 2026

Papers: Tuchel unhappy with Mainoo training during World Cup

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

World Cup 2026

Kane: Holding on was not enough against Argentina

England captain Harry Kane admitted trying to hold on to a 1-0 lead backfired as their World Cup hopes were ended by Argentina's late show in a 2-1 semi-final defeat.

England

How Tuchel's changes spectacularly backfired

Thomas Tuchel was England's gambler. A squad few others would have picked. A backs-to-the-wall win over Mexico. Starting Morgan Rogers based on "a feeling from the coach".

England

Tuchel vows to stay on as criticism of England's tactics mounts

Thomas Tuchel says he will stay on to lead England into Euro 2028 despite their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

England

Forget tactics, which England players failed to step up when needed most?

England's World Cup journey came to a rather dramatic end against Argentina and their exit has led to one very simple question: why?

Exclusives and features

England player ratings: Spence shines but Bellingham, Rice and Kane fail to deliver

England are out of the World Cup after losing their semi-final 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta. Here are the England player ratings on a disappointing night for the Three Lions...

Sunderland

Goalkeeper Gordon, 43, retires after 25-year career

Craig Gordon has retired from playing football at the age of 43.

Arsenal

Trossard leaves Arsenal for Besiktas in permanent deal

Leandro Trossard has joined Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas in a permanent deal from Arsenal.

Arsenal

Arsenal still interested in Alvarez as Atleti hit out at Barca again

Arsenal are still interested in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

Manchester United

Why Tielemans signing makes sense for Man Utd

Youri Tielemans has already made his mark on English football having scored one of the great FA Cup winning goals for Leicester City. His volley set Aston Villa on their way to European glory in May too. Maybe the best is still to come for him at Manchester United.

Manchester United

Two done, one to go? What piece of Man Utd's midfield puzzle is missing?

The saga that is Manchester United's midfield rebuild took yet another twist over the last 48 hours.