England work to a goalless draw towards the USA

England struggled to a boring draw towards the USA to overlook the prospect to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout phases.

England, with Harry Maguire excellent in defence, had been unimpressive and made fortunate when Weston McKennie missed a easy probability and Christian Pulisic hit the bar within the first half.

Mason Mount pulled off a high-quality save from USA goalkeeper Matt Turner simply earlier than the break, however this was an uncharacteristic show that carried not one of the attacking verve that noticed the Three Lions beat Iran of their opening recreation and depart them heading into the match towards Wales with their destiny unsure.

England stay agency favorites to qualify for the knockout stage, realizing they solely must keep away from a four-goal defeat towards Wales to progress.

Dismal England just do sufficient to earn factors

England’s efficiency was unrecognizable from the creativity and menace that noticed them overwhelm Iran simply days in the past. As a substitute, this was a weak effort that drew loud jeers from the supporters on the last whistle.

They lacked all of the spark and zip, seemed drained all through and had been fortunate that the USA, led by the superb Pulisic, didn’t take benefit.

England barely created a second of hazard within the second half, captain Harry Kane’s late header subsequent to the one second of anguish for the US.

Jude Bellingham was unable to supply the drive that was a spotlight of the Iran victory and he was finally changed by Jordan Henderson.

Southgate’s choice to maintain religion with Maguire has come beneath much-deserved scrutiny, given the Manchester United captain’s poor type over a protracted spell at membership degree. The supervisor has been relying on Maguire to proceed his strong report at main tournaments, and he was certainly a uncommon shining gentle on a really poor evening for England.

England are nonetheless nearly sure to qualify, however this was a jarring actuality examine.

They might want to carry out significantly better than this when the stakes are raised later within the event.

Pulisic the excellent performer

Pulisic has discovered his alternatives restricted at Chelsea of ​​late however right here he confirmed precisely why he’s so extremely rated.

Pulisic is America’s talisman, main from the entrance and even appearing as a cheerleader for his supporters as they utilized stress within the second half.

He troubled England’s protection together with his clever working and management and was desperately unfortunate to see a strong first half bounce again off the woodwork with Jordan Pickford overwhelmed.

Leeds United’s Tyler Adams was one other inspirational determine because the USA absolutely deserved their level – and may simply have had all three.

England have a historical past of hassle with the USA in World Cups, having misplaced in 1950 and drawn in 2010.

They once more proved a thorn of their aspect right here and after the ultimate whistle England’s gamers and administration seemed relieved to have come away with a degree.

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