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Matthew Ketchell

Thomas Tuchel’s team never had us dreaming, and at no point during this World Cup did it ever feel like it was ‘Coming Home’

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images).

Did no one at The FA think to flag how much Thomas Tuchel’s head resembles a certain vegetable? A bad omen if ever there was.

However, with the inquest in full swing, I feel it’s important not to rest the blame solely at the feet of the German while others choose to set pitchforks alight. England came into the tournament with some of the purest quarter-final vibes I can ever recall, but were handed a winnable game in the last eight which they won, after extra-time.

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