​Thomas Tuchel continues to have the backing of England’s Football Association and its chief executive, Mark Bullingham, and is set to STAY despite the crushing loss to Argentina.The German head coach has faced intense scrutiny over England’s tactical approach after taking the lead against the reigning World Cup champions. However, Tuchel is expected to remain at the helm for the Three Lions’ UEFA Euro 2028 campaign.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager signed a two-year contract extension in February, which runs through to the conclusion of that tournament, as per The Mirror.Who is the referee for the Spain vs France FIFA World Cup semifinal?-Credit:DeFodi Images, DeFodi Images via Getty Images”First of all, the World Cup is not over,” Tuchel said when asked about his future. “There is still a match to play, that we are not looking forward to so much to but there is still a match to play. Of course then we keep on going. I have a contract until the home Euros and I’m looking forward to that even like now it is difficult to look that far ahead.”Bullingham released a statement following England’s elimination, stating: “It is heartbreaking to be so close. The players and Thomas gave it everything today and the squad, coaches and staff could not have worked harder during the tournament.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I would like to thank them all – and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home. We felt your support every step of the way and we are all so disappointed not to go further.”Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni acknowledged that his squad “smelt blood” after England began to sit deeper before Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez flipped the contest on its head following Anthony Gordon’s opening goal. England’s strategy saw them switch to a back five, introducing Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Nico O’Reilly for the closing 18 minutes.Tuchel has been unable to dodge criticism, with former World Cup winners taking aim. Ex-Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas described England’s approach as ‘cowardly.’To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”They [England] score the goal and drop back. A cowardly approach,” Casillas posted on X. “They haven’t ventured out of their own half and have allowed [Argentina] to push forward more. The inevitable happens.”Thomas Müller, who hoisted the trophy in 2014, said: “I cannot believe and understand how England approached this game after they’re leading. I cannot understand how they invited Argentina to play one cross after the other in perfect crossing positions”.Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton delivered a harsh verdict and raised doubts about Tuchel’s future. He said: “That was a coaching catastrophe from Thomas Tuchel.”The fact that England get themselves in front and then basically hand Argentina the initiative. Defending deep and another defender on,