Inertia washed over England against the Americans and a repeat perforce risks an early exit against Wales at this weird of World Cups
England fans are done with caution and reserve even if Southgate is not. And let’s not hear any bunkem about not wanting to lose. Southgate should seek the counsel of Brendon McCullum, the cavalier Kiwi who changed the thinking and approach of England’s Test cricket team. His mantra? We are not going to draw this game.
The first chance fell to the United States. Barcelona’s Sergio Dest and Timothy Weah of Lille are a handful for any down the right channel, quick and direct. Weah’s whipped cross found Weston McKennie, who cannoned a shot high and wide. Maguire protected Pickford’s goal for much of the evening but England couldn’t force the issue against USA
Unusually, Sweet Caroline, the default Big Song at sporting festivals, failed to land in the way the Supreme Committee expected during the interval. England’s bright moments were too episodic, too disconnected from one and other, making the English in the audience unresponsive to funtime prompts. If nothing else this was a signal for Southgate to inject some pace and purpose into his team.
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