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Why Tuchel's critics have been forced to stay quiet despite Spain loss

Thomas Tuchel avoided an unbearable wave of pressure despite a narrow defeat as England fell 3-2 to Spain in a hard-fought Nations League fixture. Although the reigning world champions controlled large stretches and nearly built a commanding early advantage, the manager's critics remained quiet because the hosts fought hard, displayed positive signs, and maintained a respectable 48 percent possession alongside superior numbers in crosses and penalty area touches.

The contest ultimately turned on a pair of isolated incidents rather than a systematic breakdown, beginning with a Marc Guehi defensive mistake in the second minute that presented Spain with the opening goal. Harry Kane later missed a penalty kick following a slip on the slick surface that could have doubled the English lead, while reporters Rob Dorsett and Peter Smith evaluated individual performances after the final whistle.

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