Tuchel Accused of Gaslighting Over Argentina Defeat

Oliver Holt says Tuchel is deflecting blame for England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

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What happened. Thomas Tuchel has been accused of gaslighting by blaming England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on his players. Oliver Holt argues Tuchel faced his first big test as England manager and failed spectacularly.

• Tuchel wants to move on from the Argentina loss, but Holt insists it must be dissected.
• Holt says Tuchel was hired to get England beyond the semi-finals, not just to reach them.
• Tuchel deflects criticism by suggesting it's in England's DNA to fail, Holt claims.

“There is some elite-level gaslighting going on here.”

— Oliver Holt

England face Spain at Wembley on Saturday in the Nations League, but the fallout from the Argentina defeat continues.

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