A lackluster England team was held to a goalless draw by the United States in Group B of the World Cup.
Lifeless England team is, united states of america in World Cup Group B will take place at Al Bayt Stadium on Friday evening.
Gareth SouthgateWhile the Americans didn't display any of the offensive prowess that saw them score six points against Iran in the opening game, their pressure and stellar defense made them worth more than one point.
The first significant chance of the match came for England in the 10th minute. Harry KaneThe shot was blocked Walker Zimmerman It was from close range but there was little else for the Three Lions to cheer about.
The American press overwhelmed Southgate's team, whereas England's press was evaded with relative ease. Gregg BerhalterThe players created many chances in the first half.
With 26 minutes remaining Timothy Ware Sent the ball into the box Weston McKennie The Juventus player was unmarked and drifted into space, but the ball was shot wildly over the top of the goal.
Seven minutes later, Christian Pulisic As the U.S. began to press, he hit the bar from a tight angle. He also hit over his shoulder. Sergino Dest A cross came in the 43rd minute and England suddenly picked up the pace after that.
Just before the break Bukayo Saka Under pressure from several blue shirts, he put his first shot on goal. Mason Mount Even by force Matt Turner Southgate's side finished the first half strongly but he made some powerful saves down the right wing.
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How much of that offensive momentum would have continued for the remainder of the first half is anybody's guess, but four minutes into the second half, McKennie again fired a shot wide over the goal after a quick American break.
The Stars and Stripes showed no signs of slowing down in the second half as England continued to struggle for creativity and had to survive successive Pulisic corner kicks. Harry Maguire All three attempts were successful.
Southgate waited until the 68th minute before making a change. Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham for Jack Grealish and Jordan Henderson – Turner remains comfortable in the U.S. goal.
The Arsenal player finally came on in the 87th minute. Marcus Rashford He curled a shot from the left wing into the top corner, but it just hit Turner's glove.
With just four minutes remaining in the second half, Maguire again headed a corner kick from the right position up the field, but his shot hit the ground and bounced into Turner's hands.
Kane had a golden chance to give England victory in the dying seconds of the game. Luke Shaw It was a free kick, but the header went wide of the goal and the game ended without the net ever bouncing.
England remain top of Group B with four points ahead of Tuesday's showdown with Wales, while the United States will be looking to overtake Iran and finish in the top two four days later.
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