Thomas Tuchel MUST solve England's defensive crisis if he is to ease pressure on his position - he knows they lack depth but he has to find a fix if he wants to play Premier League-style football, writes IAN LADYMAN

Thomas Tuchel is facing increasing pressure as England manager due to a significant defensive crisis, with the squad lacking sufficient depth at the back. Columnist Ian Ladyman argues that Tuchel must find a solution to the defensive shortcomings if he wishes to implement his preferred Premier League-style of football. Tuchel has pointed to England's World Cup qualifying record as evidence of progress under his tenure, but defensive vulnerabilities remain a key concern.