Former England player and pundit Gary Neville says he will not join criticisms of Thomas Tuchel after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina. Neville argues that questions around England’s performances are not new and have affected the team for years, rather than being the result of a single coach. He says he does not see value in focusing blame on Tuchel in isolation, suggesting that underlying issues within the setup have persisted over multiple cycles. Neville also comments on expectations for England’s tournament, stating that he never expected the team to win the World Cup. In his view, the team’s exit is therefore part of a broader pattern rather than an outcome that should be attributed solely to Tuchel’s management. Across the reports, Neville’s position is consistent: he urges caution over assigning responsibility to Tuchel alone while highlighting that England has faced similar challenges well before the current manager era.