Sluggish England stutter against US to play out to frustrating stalemate
England missed a chance to book their place in the World Cup last 16 as Gareth Southgate's side produced a limp display in their 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday.
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World Cup 2022: Gareth Southgate happy with England 'resilience' in bore draw
England head coach Gareth Southgate was keen to focus on his side's "resilience" and retaining control of their World Cup destiny after a drab 0-0 draw with the United States.
Sluggish England frustrated in US stalemate
AL KHOR, Qatar: England missed a chance to book their place in the World Cup last 16 as Gareth Southgate’s side produced a limp display in their 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday. Southgate’s men would have been guaranteed to advance from Group B with a victory in their second game of the tournament, but they rarely troubled a determined US team. Having thrashed Iran 6-2 on Monday, England lacked the urgency they showed in their opening game and were booed off at full-time.
Wasteful United States held to goalless draw by England
AL KHOR, Qatar : A youthful United States side outplayed England in their World Cup Group B battle but were left to rue a flurry of missed chances and poor finishing in both halves after having to settle for a 0-0 draw at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.
Lethargic England slump to goalless draw with USA
Boos greeted the final whistle as England blew their chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase with a match to spare in a turgid 0-0 draw with the United States. Monday's 6-2 thumping of Iran represented their best start to a major tournament, but Friday's loose and lacklustre performance brought Gareth Southgate's side back down to earth.
Kane starts for England in USA World Cup clash
AL KHOR, QATAR – NOVEMBER 25: Harry Kane of England warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 25, 2022 . Evrim Aydin / Anadolu Agency (Photo by Evrim Aydin / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP)
Kane leads unchanged England, striker Wright in for U.S
AL KHOR, Qatar : Captain Harry Kane will lead England in their second match at the World Cup in Qatar against the United States on Friday after he recovered from a minor ankle injury earlier this week in an unchanged lineup for the Three Lions.
Maguire won't be appreciated until he's gone, says Southgate
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Harry Maguire will win his 50th cap when England play the United States on Friday (Nov 25) and though the Manchester United centre back has been the butt of criticism almost from his first, manager Gareth Southgate had nothing but praise for him on Thursday.