It is throughout – and, as soon as once more, it is not coming residence.
Thomas Tuchel, who confronted heavy criticism after England’s late semi-final collapse in opposition to Argentina, says the “scars” of 2026 will stay, however his aspect signed off by beating France 6-4 in a outstanding bronze medal match to safe their finest end for 60 years.
What conclusions can actually be drawn from that sport? How ought to England’s match be seen total? Who impressed you and who did not? And is Tuchel nonetheless the fitting man for Euro 2028?
We requested you in your feedback and reflections and also you delivered. This is the decision on England’s World Cup within the phrases of Sky Sports activities readers…
Was the France win trigger for optimism or frustration?
Brid Deano: “After the showing vs France, you can just imagine the threat we would have posed in the last 30 mins vs Argentina, with either Bukayo Saka or Marcus Rashford on the pitch. Mind-blowing not throwing just even one of them on, rather than four defenders.”
Ryan: “Don’t read too much into to the first half, it was second XI vs second XI. As soon as France brought on the superstars their quality shone through. Rashford and Saka showed why Tuchel was wrong to drop them, and our defence was more than questionable.”
Chris007: “Don’t be fooled by that performance. France didn’t show up till the second half. It just papered over the cracks. When France did show up England couldn’t compete with them.”
Roy W: “Playing with freedom when the pressure’s off against a team with no motivation is nothing to get excited about. Same thing will happen in the Euros when the pressure is on.”
DeeC: “What a fantastic ending for the England squad. Yes, they will be hurting badly, as are we all, but for those being so brutally critical of a third-placed finish, stop all the negativity and be proud! We will be back stronger and wiser.”
How ought to England’s marketing campaign be seen total?
England’s third-placed end was their finest since that 1966 triumph
Rob: “Nobody had us down as winners so to be outraged we aren’t there is ridiculous. However, the semi-final was there for us to go and win if the players and manager had the belief we could have been brave in our play and tactics.”
MilesLl: “England had a decent second half against Croatia and put in a half-decent performance against Mexico. Everything else was below average or poor. We maybe just deserved to be in the most pointless game in the tournament. England need to go up a level or two both physically and mentally.”
RJHarding: “On reflection, third place is not too dangerous; sure, we might have executed higher tactically in opposition to Argentina, however I believe we might have misplaced regardless. Finally we’re not so good as most followers/pundits assume and the final 5 tournaments have been an enormous enchancment for England total.
Matt ‘Skinny’ Gardham: In Could, no person anticipated a lot; we overachieved in that sense. The frustration comes from being 1-0 up within the semi-final and failing to adapt to second-half substitutions with constructive adjustments of our personal. One other missed alternative
Jack11: “Fans act like England have a divine right to win the World Cup. It’s our best finish since 1966 and our best finish ever on foreign soil. We should be very happy with this.”
Buckly: “We seem to perform when there is no pressure. Maybe it is our DNA. We probably learned more in this World Cup though than any other.”
How did the gamers fare?
Harry Kane turned England’s all-time main World Cup goalscorer on the match, however some readers scrutinised his total performances
Dave: “It’s very clear to me that England to me were poor defensively all tournament. You can’t claim to be good defensively by putting four centre-halves on and strikers coming deep.”
Gazza949: “Our extensive males have been too inconsistent. Elliott Anderson and Declan Rice have been good, however we want a box-to-box midfield participant in there. Nico O’Reilly was common and we had no really respectable right-back.
Adiemoore: “Reece James, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi were not good enough. It should have been Jayden Bogle, Harry Maguire, John Stones and Lewis Hall at the back.”
danburts: “Ivan Toney didn’t offer much, but his presence as an actual No 9 creates space for the wingers and midfielders to attack. Harry Kane did not have a good tournament. He comes too deep, reduces numbers and space high up the pitch.”
Mike: “It seems a controversial opinion, but the lumbering Kane seems analogous to the Ronaldo situation at Portugal. They do score goals, but their presence seems to detract from how the team can play.”
Is Thomas Tuchel nonetheless the fitting man?
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Jamie Redknapp provides his ideas on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup marketing campaign and why he believes he ought to be changed as England supervisor
Nufcadam: “I honestly think this was a learning curve from TT: first time managing in an international tournament. Although I still feel it was a missed opportunity, TT is the man for the job and hopefully he won’t make the mistakes he made this tournament in the future.”
Nock: “We have very good players who play in the toughest league in the world, regularly play in Europe and know how to win tournaments. The blame is solely on the manager not having clear tactics and picking an unbalanced squad. He should be replaced immediately.”
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Paul Merson stated Thomas Tuchel didn’t show himself completely different to Gareth Southgate
Nash: “Events over the last few days have left me wanting Tuchel out. Mistake after mistake during the tournament. Picking unfit players, not rotating the squad. Then the baffling defiance after the semis. Now you’ve got Saka saying he was fit all tournament. MESS!!
Steve oll: “Tuchel shouldn’t be the person for the job. He made the fallacious squad choice from the beginning after which the fallacious workforce and substitutes all through not acceptable he has to go.”
Becky h: “You possibly can’t assist however assume Tuchel’s DNA feedback have been proper. I am totally backing him to remain as supervisor. I personally do not assume there may be anybody respectable sufficient to take over, particularly from an English viewpoint.”
CC: “What is frustrating is seeing everyone slate Tuchel so much. Yes, the subs he made were bad in the Argentina game, but if it worked would they have been bad? I don’t see the likes of Eddie Howe/Frank Lampard coming in and winning us the Euros.”
Paul: “Don’t mess about – go get PEP GUARDIOLA!!!!!!!!!”
What’s the important thing going ahead?
Donutsweet: “The future looks bright, but Kane and Jordan Pickford need to step aside and allow us time to find their main replacements. We also need to find a right-back.”
Mick dundee: “We never had a genuine playmaker, that’s what’s missing. Our coaches play safe with two holding midfielders. We need to change our way of thinking – caution doesn’t win anything.”
EnglishFrenchDweller: “Is the main priority now ahead of the next tournament to develop a playing style to adapt when England need to control the games? A style to keep the ball and defend by having possession?”
Gunnerlukey: “I think the one thing we should be worried about is lack of a striker for the next tournament. Kane, although a great goalscorer, is too far back and the other options are lacking. There’s a big hole up top for England in years to come.”
