‘My scar, not your scar’: Tuchel stands by England semi-final subs but admits wrong timing

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his controversial defensive substitutions during England's World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, while admitting the timing was wrong. Tuchel explained that Argentina's aggressive attacking approach after Anthony Gordon's opener in the 60th minute in Atlanta left England 'waiting for death,' and that fatigue plus successful use of a back five against Mexico and Norway influenced his decisions. Despite heavy criticism, Tuchel insists the pain of the result is his to bear, stating 'my scar, not your scar.'