Tuchel Fires Back at Trump After England’s World Cup Semi-Final Collapse

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England boss Thomas Tuchel has hit back at former US President Donald Trump after the latter criticised his defensive tactics following the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel defended his decision to “park the bus” in the final stages, insisting that defending in a deep block was the only option once Argentina turned up the pressure. He challenged the idea of using Trump as a tactical expert, saying, “You use Donald Trump as your witness? We defend as a ten and as an eleven. And if we are pushed back to a deep block, everyone defends.” Speaking at a Miami press conference ahead of the third-place play-off against France, the 52-year-old coach accepted full responsibility for the defeat. “If it’s easier for someone to take the blame, I take it. But there is no one else to blame – that pain is ours to carry.”

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