18 July 2026
Tuchel Stands Firm: No Regrets Over Semi-Final Calls
England coach Thomas Tuchel insists his instincts were right in the semi-final defeat, even as his team prepares for a third-place match nobody wanted.
Thomas Tuchel has pushed back firmly against criticism of his semi-final decisions, telling reporters he has no regrets, according to Reuters. The England manager said he trusted his instinct, his experience and his competitive drive, and that he would only feel regret if he had done nothing at all.
England face France in Miami on Saturday in the third-place playoff, a match that has dominated the build-up far less than the controversy over how they exited the tournament. Tuchel said his choices were made to prevent the team becoming too passive, and he stands by them.
Reuters also reports that Tuchel has declared himself fully committed to leading England at Euro 2028, determined to find the extra level his squad could not quite reach here.
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