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England Out! Tuchel Got It Wrong & Genius Messi Delivers Again!

July 16, 2026·47 min
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Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright reflect on England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.Where did Thomas Tuchel get it wrong, and what comes next for England? Which players should come under greater scrutiny after falling short on the biggest stage?The team also looks at Argentina's resilience, how they took control in the second half, and Lionel Messi's masterclass. Once again, he proved exactly why so many regard him as the greatest player of all time.ITV7 is back as well!00:00 Intro 01:09 Post Match Frustration04:34 Why England Dropped Deep06:17 Man Mark Messi Argument08:51 Tuchel Too Defensive10:09 Argentina Praise And Reality15:18 Tuchel Future Questions17:03 Recurring Tournament Pattern18:22 Fatigue And Player Management21:03 Messi Masterclass24:26 Tuchel No Regrets Quote29:24 Messi X Factor Praise30:49 Greatest Ever Debate33:07 ITV740:49 Player Vs Manager Question42:35 Third Place Playoff Dread44:17 How Argentina Used MessiWelcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.ITV7 Football is completely free to play! Simply download the ITV7 app and answer seven questions, for your chance to win huge jackpots this tournament!18+. T&Cs apply.*For Australia only: Basic Samsung Galaxy AI features are free. Future releases may be offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply to third-party AI features. Accuracy of results may vary and is not guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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