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The article covers multiple stories from Friday's newspapers. Key highlights include England manager Thomas Tuchel being unhappy with Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's training performance before the Ghana group game, with Mainoo set to feature due to Declan Rice's fitness concerns. Argentina were reportedly stunned by England's response to taking the lead in the World Cup semi-final and shocked by Tuchel's defensive substitutions. Lionel Messi gave a scathing assessment of England's tactics after Argentina knocked them out. Some England players believe tactical changes did not help. In other news, Marcus Rashford turned down more lucrative offers than his current Manchester United terms, Arsenal are interested in Cardiff youngster Axel Donczew, Newcastle held talks with Brighton for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, and Chelsea rejected two offers from Como for Trevoh Chalobah.
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England
- Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with what he saw from Kobbie Mainoo in training during the build-up to the Ghana group game. The Manchester United midfielder was set to feature amid Declan Rice's fitness concerns. — Daily Mail
- Argentina were stunned by England's response to taking the lead in their World Cup semi-final and were shocked by the defensive nature of Thomas Tuchel's substitutions. — Independent
- Some England players believe the tactical changes did not help the team against Argentina. — Daily Mail
- Lionel Messi tore England's failed tactics to shreds with a scathing assessment after Argentina knocked Thomas Tuchel's men out of the World Cup. — The Sun
- In a now-deleted post, Enzo Fernandez reposted a picture from another page aiming a dig at England, featuring himself, Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes laughing with Oasis hit Wonderwall as the background music. — Daily Mail
- Arsenal's William Saliba is expected to play no part when France face England this weekend, amid fears he requires back surgery. — The Sun
- Chelsea were forced to delete a photograph of Enzo Fernandez from their social media pages on Wednesday evening, amid waves of backlash from English fans. — Football London
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Premier League
- Marcus Rashford has turned down offers more lucrative than his current Manchester United terms, and his £40m release clause has expired. — The Athletic
- Arsenal are showing a strong interest in signing Cardiff City youngster Axel Donczew. — Telegraph
- Nottingham Forest have stepped up their pursuit of Fiorentina right-back Dodo. — RTI Esporte
- Newcastle have held talks with Brighton over the potential signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. — Daily Mail
- Tottenham remain in discussions over the final details of a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho. — Daily Mail
- Chelsea have rejected two offers from Como for Trevoh Chalobah, with at least two other clubs also interested in the defender. — Football London
Scottish Football
- Lawrence Shankland was named Rangers' captain for their latest friendly in Spain. — Scottish Sun
- Callum Osmand plans to meet with Martin O'Neil to discuss his role at Celtic. — Scottish Sun
Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactics, blaming England's 'DNA' for the Three Lions' World Cup exit.
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Tuchel Unhappy with Mainoo Training; England World Cup Exit Fallout