Gary Neville has defended Thomas Tuchel following England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, insisting he won't pile on the German coach amid mounting criticism.
Speaking after the defeat, as reported by Sky Sports, Neville said he never expected England to lift the trophy this summer and argued the problems exposed against Argentina are far from new — they've plagued the Three Lions for years, regardless of who's been in charge.
Rather than pinning the blame squarely on Tuchel, Neville's stance suggests England's recurring struggles run deeper than one manager's tactics or tenure, pointing instead to longstanding structural or mentality issues within the national setup.
His comments come as scrutiny intensifies on Tuchel following the tournament exit, with pundits and fans alike dissecting where it went wrong. Neville, though, appears keen to offer context rather than condemnation, framing the loss as part of a familiar pattern rather than a fresh failure unique to this England side or its current head coach.