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Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel will remain in charge despite England’s exit from the World Cup.

The manager’s tactical approach during the 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final has been heavily criticised by fans and pundits alike.

Anthony Gordon gave England the lead early in the second half as they pushed to reach their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. However, Tuchel’s defensive substitutions allowed Argentina to gain control of the match, leading to two late goals that ended England’s dream.

According to Standard Sport, Tuchel is expected to continue as England’s head coach.

The Football Association (FA) remains supportive of Tuchel and he is set to complete his current contract, which runs through to Euro 2028.

The FA had extended Tuchel’s contract prior to the World Cup to include the upcoming European Championships, which will be co-hosted by England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland.

However, the agreement reportedly includes performance-based clauses that could reduce compensation if specific targets are not achieved.

Following the heartbreaking defeat in Georgia, England returned to their base in Kansas City, where FA chief executive Mark Bullingham offered words of praise for Tuchel.

“It is heartbreaking to be so close,” Bullingham said. “The players and Thomas gave everything today, and the squad, coaches, and staff could not have worked harder throughout the tournament.

“I would like to thank them all – and also express my heartfelt gratitude to our fantastic supporters here in the USA and back home. We felt your support every step of the way, and we are all deeply disappointed not to progress further.”

England still have one more fixture remaining in the tournament, as they face France in Miami on Saturday in the third-place play-off.

“None of the [England] players, nor the French players, want to play this match,” Tuchel admitted. “Everyone wants to play in the final. We gave everything to get there.

“Everyone dreams of winning the World Cup, but this is the situation. We have one day less to recover, but we will approach it professionally, of course.

“I didn’t say much to the players afterwards. Nothing you can say in the dressing room will take away the pain or disappointment.

“We all know these moments. I told them to handle it with respect, to digest it properly. Accept that we gave everything – that’s an important part of losing.

“Did we give everything? 100 per cent we did, and I believe the fans will recognise that and already do.

“The next step is to bounce back, to respond. That’s what is required at the highest level of sport, and that’s exactly what we will do.”