Paul Scholes accuses Thomas Tuchel of trying to get sacked after England World Cup exit
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has accused England manager Thomas Tuchel of deliberately trying to get sacked following England's semi-final World Cup exit to Argentina. Scholes criticized Tuchel's post-match comments, particularly his remarks about the 'DNA of English football' and his tendency to blame players publicly. Scholes noted Tuchel's history of falling out with club officials at PSG, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich, suggesting he may be engineering his exit from the England role. Fellow former United midfielder Nicky Butt also questioned Tuchel's squad selection and public relations approach, noting that attacking players like Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins were left on the bench. Tuchel remains under contract until after the 2028 Euros but has indicated he intends to stay.
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