England coach Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over strategy

England suffered yet another World ⁠Cup disappointment at the hands of Argentina, 2-1, on Wednesday in ​Atlanta. However, head ​coach Thomas Tuchel expressed 'no regrets' over the strategy that led them there.
After controlling much of the early play and taking a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute, England seemingly went into a shell, attempting to ⁠pack the back end and protect its lead while losing ⁠the aggressiveness that got it the lead in the first place.
Argentina scored twice in the closing moments of the game, in the ‌85th and 92nd minutes.
'You can discuss ​this with a ⁠million coaches (but) I have to make a ​decision on the pitch,' Tuchel told ‌the BBC. 'I analyzed the match and I did it a certain way so ​that's my responsibility. In the moment, no regrets. The team gave everything and we were very, very close.
'It's not the moment to analyze the full tournament, we just went out because we lost ‌a crucial match.'
In addition to adopting a more defensive ​posture, England's late substitutions were also defensive in nature. In the ​72nd ‌minute, ⁠goalscorer Anthony Gordon was subbed out for defender Ezri Konsa.
On the broadcast after the game, Tuchel defended the strategy ​and the substitutions.
'We went to a back five ⁠to close ​the gaps inside and be strong in the air because straight after our goal, with no substitutions, we just conceded way too many crosses and way too many chances,' ​he said. 'We tried to help but of course, the ​responsibility is on the coach and if it doesn't go well, it's easy to say it was wrong.'
— Reuters