‘We didn’t know what to do’: Why did England make so many defensive changes?

Former England captain Wayne Rooney said the Three Lions “didn’t know what to do” after taking the lead against Argentina as the defending World Cup 2026 champions came from behind to book their place in the final. Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal had England dreaming of a first men’s World Cup final in 60 years, but it was followed by a series of defensive substitutions from head coach Tuchel as England dropped deeper and deeper. Argentina, meanwhile, did not pani