Hasselbaink blames England players for mentality in Argentina defeat

In a scathing analysis of England's World Cup semi-final performance against Argentina, former Netherlands striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink criticized the players' mentality rather than head coach Thomas Tuchel. Despite leading 1-0, England's defensive tactics allowed Argentina to mount a comeback, leading to their exit from the tournament. Hasselbaink emphasized that the mindset of the players, particularly Jude Bellingham, contributed significantly to the defeat. Tuchel's decisions, including a shift to a five-man defense, also faced scrutiny as the team faltered late in the match. As Tuchel's first major tournament with the national team concludes under a cloud of criticism, his future as coach remains uncertain.

• 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — England players, not Tuchel, to blame for poor ‘mentality’ in Argentina defeat, says former Southgate assistant