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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
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Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final. Video, 00:10:57
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Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
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Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final. Video, 00:10:57
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'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final
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Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn
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Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
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'The decisions Tuchel made cost England' Video, 00:01:37
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