Why Tuchel's critics have been forced to stay quiet despite Spain loss

The narrative before this first post-World Cup international was clear: if England lose, the pressure on Thomas Tuchel could become unbearable.

The big name on the big bucks, brought in to win the big games, could not afford to lose to Spain after the tactical disaster of the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The court of public opinion, and the bile of the English media, would combine to make life very difficult for the England boss.