Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThomas Tuchels future as England boss has been the talk of the nation following a disappointing semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina.The Three Lions had one foot in the final when Anthony Gordon smashed home the opener just shy of the hour mark in that last-four clash.But Enzo Fernandezs leveller, followed by a crushing stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martinez with Lionel Messi omnipresent throughout confined England to the dreaded third-place play-off.Thomas Tuchel compared to Gareth Southgate in BBC pundit rantMuch of the criticism levelled at Tuchel surrounded his perceived approach to going a goal up, bringing off goalscorer Gordon for defender Ezri Konsa as his side retreated ever closer to Jordon Pickford.For former Three Lions international Danny Murphy, it was all too reminiscent of regimes gone by. You may like Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola named bookies favourites to be next England manager Thomas Tuchels team never had us dreaming, and at no point during this World Cup did it ever feel like it was Coming Home 'Thomas Tuchel is still the right man for the England job - unless Pep Guardiola makes himself available' Clinton Morrison offers his thoughts on the Three Lions' next manager in his Top Top Column It was a terrible performance second half, Murphy fumed in the BBCs pre-match build-up to Englands bronze-medal meeting with France. I think they went out with a whimper rather than on their shields.And there was no doubt in his mind who was responsible, with calls for Tuchels sacking following shortly after, despite predicting the German head coach keeping his job.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.With what can only have been at least a partial nod to previous incumbent Gareth Southgate who was similarly criticised for his cautious approach Murphy made the case for change.Hes failed, and hes failed in the same way weve failed before, the former Liverpool man continued. Its the biggest tournament in the world and he had his opportunity, and I think, as I said, I think he probably will get the vote of confidence, but I think we should make a change.I think [the players] will be so devastated. They were so close. They had the game in their hands, they had control. Theyre missing out on the World Cup final tomorrow because of the tactics.What FourFourTwo can agree on is that Tuchel will lead England into the next tournament, as right now its not clear whos ready to step into the breach.Yes, Pep Guardiola is sat with his feet up following his Manchester City departure, with rumours he's been interested in the gig previously, but is he really going to want to jump straight back in? And hes not immune to overthinking big tournament games himselfTuchel got the semi-final wrong, but when the dust settles, we might be better placed to recognise the green shoots from this summer.TOPICSEnglandWorld Cup 2026Isaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
