As a London-based football analyst with a background in sports science, I’ve built heatmaps that reveal the truth behind England’s collapsing press. Despite the hype, their high-line defense isn’t just flawed—it’s statistically unsustainable. This isn’t about tactics gone wrong; it’s about misaligned tempo, overworked midfielders, and a culture of complacency masking real defensive decay. Here’s what the numbers don’t tell you.