Alan Shearer criticised Thomas Tuchel's substitutions in England's World Cup semi-final defeat after the Three Lions collapsed against Argentina.

England had taken the lead in the 56th minute through Anthony Gordon, but opted to try and hold onto their advantage rather than add to it.

Tuchel went to a back five that served him so well in the last-16 win over Mexico, with Ezri Konsa coming on for the goal scorer in the 72nd minute to join Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi and Djed Spence.

They found themselves on the defensive, and Dan Burn was later introduced too when Reece James left the field injured.

England were then heavily under the cosh, and Enzo Fernandez and then Lautaro Martinez scored to break English hearts once again.

Shearer admitted Tuchel's changes cost his side in the game, with England struggling to create chances even after they went behind.

'No one was in three or four yards of Martinez,' Shearer said on BBC commentary. 'That's what he was brought on for, to do exactly that. It was a quality ball and a brilliant header.

'What has worked so many times throughout this tournament, the manager's decisions and going to that back five, it's backfired in the last 10 or 15 minutes. It's been backs to the wall, they've not been able to get out at all. They've been punished.'