Thomas Tuchel said England’s squad deserved more credit after the World Cup semi‑final loss to Argentina. He pointed out that no tactical changes could have altered the result. He called the setback unpredictable. He dismissed censure of careless display. ‘This is a unique group,’ he said, noting the players could bounce back later.
Jude Bellingham also spoke up. He dismissed rumours of discord with the coach. Bellingham refuted assertions of a rocky ties. Both figures described the exit as a anomalous occurrence, not a sign of deeper problems.