England's World Cup Dreams Dashed: A Tactical Post Mortem Gareth Southgate's England team was outmaneuvered by an inspired Argentina side in a 2 0 defeat that exposed deep seated tactical concerns.
Lionel Messi's masterclass was the most obvious factor, but it would be a mistake to overlook the collective effort of his teammates.
Leandro Paredes proved a thorn in England's side with his energetic pressing and pinpoint passing. The fluidity and interplay between Messi and the Argentine forwards were particularly impressive.