Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
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"If you need someone to blame, I take the responsibility."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"I have no regrets."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"We just became too passive, and Argentina... found another gear."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
Key People
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
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