Gordon Backs Tuchel on England's Possession Issues

Although Gordon revealed surprise at being substituted when England were 1-0 up in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, the winger refused to blame the defeat on Tuchel's decisions and argued that wider cultural issues influenced the side's collapse. tbzikra.org

England's perennial struggle to keep the ball when under pressure flared when a place in the final was within touching distance in July, allowing Argentina to fight back with two late goals. The head coach's tactical choices were criticised after he stated 'ball possession' was not in his team's DNA.