Phil Egan is back with Friday’s World Cup Daily as the fallout from England’s semi-final collapse to Argentina rolls on — and Thomas Tuchel insists he’s “100% committed” despite the criticism of his late defensive switches and questions over England’s identity.
Tim Vickery, Seamus Flanagan and Ben Symes dissect the baffling subs, the lack of an “outball”, and how Argentina adapted on the fly to flip the game.
Plus, Lionel Messi on Argentina’s belief ahead of Sunday’s final with Spain, and Vickery on Lionel Scaloni’s biggest triumph: integrating Messi as the team’s vocal leader.
There’s also LOI and FAI Cup news, with Derry’s European dropdown, Bohemians progressing, and a furious reaction to the Ringmahon Rangers fiasco.
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