Gordon Backs Tuchel on England Possession Issues

Although Gordon revealed surprise at being substituted when England were 1-0 up against Argentina, the winger refused to blame the defeat on Tuchel's decisions. Instead, he argued that wider cultural issues influenced England's collapse when they lost the ball under pressure, allowing Argentina to fight back with two late goals to secure victory.

The head coach's tactical choices were heavily criticized after the tournament, particularly his comment that 'ball possession' was not in his team's DNA. Gordon's endorsement of this view adds weight to the debate about England's playing style and its effectiveness in high-stakes matches. grenadier.co.za