World Cup 2022: England 0-0 USA – Three Lions labour to goalless draw

England laboured to a colorless draw in opposition to america to overlook the prospect to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.

England, with Harry Maguire excellent in defence, had been unimpressive and rode their luck when Weston McKennie missed a simple likelihood and Christian Pulisic struck the bar within the first half.

Mason Mount introduced a nice save from USA goalkeeper Matt Turner simply earlier than the break however this was an undistinguished show that carried not one of the attacking verve that noticed the Three Lions thrash Iran of their opening recreation, and leaves them heading into their match in opposition to Wales with their destiny undecided.

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

Dismal England grasp at some extent

England’s efficiency was unrecognisable from the creativity and risk that noticed them overwhelm Iran just some days in the past. As an alternative, this was a lacklustre effort that drew loud jeers from supporters on the ultimate whistle.

They had been devoid of any spark and zip, seemed jaded all through and had been lucky that the USA, led by the wonderful Pulisic, didn’t take benefit.

England barely created a second of hazard within the second half, captain Harry Kane’s late header broad the one second of tension for the USA.

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 drawn loads of deserved scrutiny, given the Manchester United captain’s poor type over an extended interval at membership stage. The supervisor has banked on Maguire persevering with his strong observe document at main tournaments, and he was certainly a uncommon shining mild on a really poor night time for England.

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

They must carry out much better than this when the stakes are raised later within the match.

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