‘England gave Messi and Argentina a FREE HIT’ | Kyle Walker

England’s World Cup dream is over after a heartbreaking 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, and England legend & SunSport columnist Kyle Walker joins Proper Football Daily exclusively to explain where it went wrong. Kyle questions Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions, discusses why England surrendered their attacking threat, and reveals why Argentina’s pressure always felt likely to produce a winner. He also reflects on Lionel Messi’s genius, Djed Spence’s outstanding performance and what comes next for England and Tuchel. Plus, the lads look ahead to the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Join host and journalist Will Pugh, The Sun’s Director of Sport Shaun Custis and tactical expert Dean Scoggins for another episode of Proper Football Daily, your daily World Cup fix from New York City. Three generations of SunSport talent bring you all the biggest stories, talking points, tactical analysis and previews throughout the tournament, alongside special guests from the world of football and beyond. This is Proper Football Daily! In this episode, the lads discuss: England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina Kyle Walker’s emotional reaction to England’s exit Whether Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions cost England Lionel Messi’s match-winning quality Whether England have progressed under Tuchel What the future holds for the manager and squad Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:51 – Kyle Walker reacts to England’s World Cup exit 02:43 – Did Tuchel’s substitutions cost England? 10:19 – Messi produces another moment of genius 13:19 – Should England stick with Thomas Tuchel? 25:10 – Spain v Argentina World Cup final preview #worldcup #england #argentina More from Sun Sport: Tactics Exposed    / @tacticsexposed   How Tuchel’s shape-shifting subs outsmarted Norway    • How Tuchel’s shape-shifting subs outsmarte...   Ones to Watch: Spain    • How tournament favourites Spain can domina...   COMPETITION: For a chance to win a lifetime supply of Hawkstone beer or cider (calculated as a 12-pack monthly for 30 years), visit thesun.co.uk/hawkstone or the Sun Club Offers hub. England & Wales residents 18+ only. Max 2 entries. Opens 13/06/26; closes 11:59pm 19/07/26. Photo ID required on delivery. T&Cs apply. Drink responsibly. The Sun Sport delivers analysis, exclusive interviews and breaking news from across the world in sport! Subscribe to    / @thesunsport