How England can use Messi AGAINST Argentina

Only Argentina and Lionel Messi stand between England and their first World Cup final since 1966 but how can Thomas Tuchel stop Lionel Messi and Argentina in the biggest test of the tournament so far? In this episode of Tactics Exposed Team Talk, SunSport's tactical expert Dean Scoggins joins host Will Pugh to debate whether England should man-mark Messi, how Argentina's midfield overloads and clever rotations create space for their captain, and why the Three Lions must stay disciplined against one of the most intelligent attacking systems in world football. The pair also discuss whether Kobbie Mainoo should come into England's midfield if Declan Rice isn't fully fit, how Tuchel can exploit Argentina's narrow shape on the counter-attack, and why England must be wary of the late runs from Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister while avoiding the trap of focusing solely on Messi. Finally, Deano explains how Jude Bellingham can expose Cristian Romero's aggressive defending, why crosses away from Romero could trouble Lisandro Martínez, and where England's best opportunities to reach the World Cup final might come from. We're LIVE from New York City with @MidniteSports throughout the World Cup to highlight the key tactical dilemmas Thomas Tuchel and the tournament's other major teams will be battling with. Subscribe to ‪@TheSunSport‬ and the brand new ‪@TacticsExposed‬ channel now! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Should England man-mark Lionel Messi? 08:35 - How can England stop Argentina's midfield? 11:58 - How can Bellingham expose Argentina? #England #Argentina #WorldCup Midnite is definitely not your grandad's bookie. Built from the ground up in the UK for 2026 not 2006 , it's fast, slick, with simple deposits and Rapid Withdrawals. Check them out ‪@MidniteSports‬. Please always remember to gamble responsibly — 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org More from Tactics Exposed: Tactics Exposed    / @tacticsexposed   How Tuchel’s shape-shifting subs outsmarted Norway    • How Tuchel’s shape-shifting subs outsmarte...   Ones to Watch: Argentina    • How Argentina could win BACK-TO-BACK World...   The Sun Sport delivers analysis, exclusive interviews and breaking news from across the world in sport!