6 goals against France in the very friendly third place World Cup playoff meant that the England coach Tuchel was smiling when he met the press. He was full of “pain” and “hurt” and “scars” from the Argentine game he lost us. 

Thomas mentioned the word elite – a lot.  Elite sports, elite teams, elite managers, highest level this, highest level that. 

He mentioned that he knew a lot of the players when he coached Paris, and coached 7 of the French team.  He mentioned how his selection of Mogan Rogers looked successful.  

He did say “if you want to play the blame game blame me.”  which is exactly right.

Nice guy  Tuchel – gave it a try – screwed it up.  Now its “thanks for everything you have done” – bye bye.    

Now lets get an English manager in.  Perhaps Frank Lampard would be ideal.