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Gordon Backs Tuchel on Possession Philosophy

Anthony Gordon has sided with Thomas Tuchel's assertion that controlling games through possession is not part of English football's DNA.

Anthony Gordon has revealed support for Thomas Tuchel's controversial statement that ball possession is not in England's DNA. The winger, who was substituted in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina despite being 1-0 up, refused to blame the head coach for the collapse that allowed Argentina to fight back with two late goals. chincha.pl

England's perennial struggle to keep the ball under pressure flared during the crucial match, leading to intense scrutiny of Tuchel's tactical decisions and his comments about possession not being part of the team's identity.