Well, that didn't end well did it?
I'm obviously referring to England's 1-2 loss to Argentina, in the World Cup semi finals.
I'll be straight up, though. As soon as they beat Mexico, I envisioned England making it to the final. That feeling increased upon witnessing Spain's 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday night.
Good job my gut instinct was off-kilter.
Of the losing party, I particularly feel for Thomas Tuchel this morning. I have always respected him as a coach (I suppose that's why my senses were working overtime picturing England in the final) and feel he's unfairly being treated as the scapegoat.
Tuchel's decision to play defensively - after England went 1-0 - would have been applauded had the game ended with that scoreline.
Instead, England lost. The knives came out. As expected.
Damned if you do, and all that.
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