The Football Association (FA) is conducting a thorough review of England's World Cup campaign, seeking input from players who participated in the tournament. This post-tournament analysis is a standard procedure after major international competitions.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff recently gathered at St George's Park to evaluate their performance in North America, with a comprehensive report on the team's World Cup journey expected later.

Key points from the review process include:

• Player Feedback: Tuchel's squad will be consulted, with their opinions being a significant part of the review.
• Tactical Concerns: There is a notable sentiment among players that Tuchel's substitutions and tactics contributed to the team's semi-final loss against Argentina, despite initially leading 1-0 through Anthony Gordon. After the defeat, reports indicated that at least three senior players expressed concerns about Tuchel's defensive strategy late in the game, which resulted in conceding two late goals and a 2-1 loss.
• Travel Impact: The review will also assess the effects of the team's permanent base in Kansas City, analyzing how frequent travels might have influenced their performance.

Despite the semi-final exit, England's success in defeating France to secure a bronze medal marked their best World Cup finish since 1966. The FA views this tournament as a success and continues to support Tuchel ahead of the Euro 2028 qualifying campaign. England's next match is set for the Nations League against Spain on 26 September, followed by games against the Czech Republic and Croatia in the upcoming international window.