# Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?

- Published: 2026-07-17T05:32:35Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T16:11:49Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz64xyn4vz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.

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