Tuchel's post-match assessment
Thomas Tuchel said England were 'sloppy', 'not fast enough', 'not repetitive enough' and 'lucky' despite winning — a remarkably candid verdict.
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Bellingham saves England and sets up semi-final v Argentina and Messi
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Jul 12, 2026
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Studio Debate: Was the Spence VAR Decision Right?
At 15:55 · chapter starts 13:10
The Spence penalty sparks genuine disagreement in the studio. Gary Lineker takes Shearer's side — what Spence did is textbook: get your body in front of the defender and the foul is always given. But Joe Cole and Micah Richards are unconvinced, arguing Spence was not close enough to the ball and stretched his leg out deliberately to make contact. Richards is withering: Spence knew exactly what he was doing, wrapped his leg around the defender, and it was not a penalty. Lineker and McCoist gently push back, but it's a rare moment of real disagreement on the panel, with the slow-motion footage doing no favours for either side of the argument. [1] — Gary Lineker "The panel is divided on the Spence penalty. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer say it was clear; Joe Cole and Micah Richards say Spence stretche…" 13:10
The Panel on Djed Spence's Penalty — Split Decision
The panel is divided on the Spence penalty. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer say it was clear; Joe Cole and Micah Richards say Spence stretched his leg out deliberately. The debate exposes the impossible line between smart play and simulation.
Tuchel vs Bellingham — The Media Storm That Wasn't
Thomas Tuchel called England's performance sloppy, lucky and technically poor. Bellingham, presented with that view, said he doesn't know how to play in the heat. Lineker says journalists lit the fuse but it's a non-story — Bellingham actually defended his team's mentality strongly.
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