Quote Originally Posted by BlueArmy 86 View Post
I wouldn't say any of those teams were top sides at the time they played England. Croatia reliant on a few top players, but a lot of mediocre players, the worst German side in years and an average Dutch side this time around.

The English media/pundits/a lot of fans on TV radio etc. I think this was a tournament too far, and a better coach would've brought better performances, momentum and more chance of winning it.
I agree with your final sentence, but not with the rest. Your argument about what constitutes a top side is just plain daft. For instance, Croatia finished runners-up in the 2018 World Cup and third in the 2022 World Cup, but apparently were not a top side when England beat them at the 2020 Euros.