Trump Questions Harry Kane Defensive Role in England Semi-Final Loss
US President Donald Trump has questioned Harry Kane's defensive role after England took the lead against Argentina. England lost the World Cup semi-final 2-1 after conceding twice late in the match, with manager Thomas Tuchel switching to a back five and making defensive-minded substitutions. Trump said he had played golf with Kane and described him as a great player. He argued that England moved its best player into defence when the team should have remained on the attack. In the same remarks, Trump acknowledged that he was not a football coach. Tuchel brushed aside the criticism when reporters raised it at a press conference. Why it matters: the president's comment is not a definitive tactical judgment. It added a prominent voice to an existing debate among players, supporters and pundits about how England tried to protect its lead.
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