Did British admirals also lead naval forces ashore?

If British naval officers won Victoria Crosses in land campaigns, why criticize French admirals for fighting ashore?

British officers usually led naval brigades ashore while still captains or junior officers; once promoted to admiral, they normally remained with their fleets.

The viewer's challenge points to a real Royal Navy tradition of landing sailors and marines for campaigns ashore. Those officers usually led naval brigades before reaching flag rank. A captain or more junior officer could command the landing force while the admiral retained operational control of the fleet. The criticism of the French practice concerns senior fleet commanders personally leaving their ships to act as generals. Amphibious flexibility could therefore coexist with a stable naval chain of command.