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Rooney says England ‘didn’t know what to do’ after going ahead against Argentina
Three Lions legends Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney both admitted Argentina were worthy winners after England’s World Cup dream ended with a 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel‘s side had taken the lead but were unable to hold on as the defending champions came from behind to book their place in Sunday’s final. England […] The post Rooney says Engl
Thomas Tuchel’s tactics questioned after England’s World Cup exit
Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards both questioned Thomas Tuchel’s tactical decisions after England’s World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. England led in Atlanta but were unable to build on their advantage as Argentina fought back to reach a second successive World Cup final. Tuchel’s decision to switch to a back […] The post Thom
Scaloni hails Argentina’s spirit after reaching second successive World Cup final
Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to the character of his Argentina players after they came from behind to beat England 2-1 and book their place in a second consecutive World Cup final. The defending champions recovered from conceding the opening goal in Atlanta, producing a dominant display after the break to earn another shot at football’s […] The post Scaloni h
The World Cup history behind England v Argentina ahead of historic semi final
England and Argentina will meet at a World Cup for the first time in 24 years when they face each other in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta. It will be the sixth World Cup meeting between the nations and the first since David Beckham’s penalty secured a 1-0 victory for Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side during the 2002 […] The post The World Cup history behind Engl
England v Argentina: Which squad has the edge ahead of World Cup semi-final clash?
England and Argentina have reached the last four by different routes and with different strengths. Ahead of Wednesday’s meeting in Atlanta, England against Argentina has never needed much introduction. A place in the World Cup final raises the stakes still further. Thomas Tuchel’s side have improved with each knockout round, while Lionel Scaloni’s holders ha