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Phil Dawkes
‘Almost like England came and expected to win’
HT: England v USA
Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
I thought England were average at best. They have been sloppy. In possession they have been too slow and it needs John Stones and Harry Maguire to step into midfield with the ball to create the space and draw the USA strikers towards them. There has been too many sidewards passes.
It is almost like England have come to the game and expected to win. The midfield has been non-existent. USA probably deserve to be ahead if I’m honest.
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England 0-0 USA
Another US chance.
A cross from the right is met by Christian Pulisic, but he is in a bunch of players and not renowned for his heading. The effort bobbles wide.
Gareth Southgate is sure to be very worried by this. England are getting pulled about and the US are finding the gaps too easily.
Dan: We’re looking sluggish. USA running rings around us at times. The final result will be the ultimate judge. But from where i’m sitting, we need a rethink if we’re in with a chance in this tournament.
Andy: Normal service resumed for England after the Iran game. Slow, lacking in inspiration going forward, nervy at the back. Gareth needs to try something else after half time to liven things up, perhaps Rashford for Kane.
Dunks: We look slow, lethargic and impotent. Let’s not look back tomorrow and regret not using the talent on the bench. Time to be brave. Midfield been anonymous. Rashford, Foden and Grealish all going to be a level up and proper motivated. Half time subs please.
‘Don’t get into a frenetic game with USA’
England 0-0 USA
Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
This is better from England. It is about picking the time to attack. You don’t want to get into a frenetic game with this USA side because that is
Concerns for England
England 0-0 USA
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Al Bayt Stadium
England very laboured so far and it is USA who are threatening most. Weston McKennie should have scored while Christian Pulisic was desperately unlucky to hit the woodwork.
No zip to England’s play. Harry Maguire and John Stones also need to stop just passing to each other and actually do something with the ball
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SMS Message: I’m sure when we win, the argument will be the end justifies the means but I hate this ponderous, dull football we play now. If we had a real go at them with pace from the start we might be out of sight by now and the game would be good to watch. If Foden was on he’d be taking the ball and running at them. Sterling and Mount are just not in good enough form at the moment. Grealish and Foden should replace them. from Geard, Hunmanby
I’m sure when we win, the argument will be the end justifies the means but I hate this ponderous, dull football we play now. If we had a real go at them with pace from the start we might be out of sight by now and the game would be good to watch. If Foden was on he’d be taking the ball and running at them. Sterling and Mount are just not in good enough form at the moment. Grealish and Foden should replace them.Geard, Hunmanby
SMS Message: If all the USA have to do is watch Stones and Maguire pass it sideways to each other then they’ll be very happy. England are good when they play with intent and that’s been lacking. from Mike, Leamington
If all the USA have to do is watch Stones and Maguire pass it sideways to each other then they’ll be very happy. England are good when they play with intent and that’s been lacking.Mike, Leamington
SMS Message: Compared to Monday, we look and have been awful. Wake up England!! from Rich
Compared to Monday, we look and have been awful. Wake up England!!
Drinks aplenty in Bellingham’s home town
Alex Homer
Reporting from Stourbridge, West Midlands
The bar is pouring drinks faster than the glasses can come out of the dishwasher at times at Jude Bellingham’s home town club.
There’s no risk of supporters going thirsty at Stourbridge FC, West Midlands, though – there’s a stash of disposable glasses at the ready.
