Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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"a second star on the shirt"
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
Key People
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Dan Burn is a professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
A 25-year-old midfielder from Chelsea, Argentina.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Gareth Southgate is an English football manager and former player, currently the head coach of the England national football team.
Ivan Toney is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the England national team.
Lautaro Martinez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Nico O'Reilly is a defender for the England national football team.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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