England v USA

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Mount and a Rice must be very good players if they are keeping Foden on the bench.

Doesn't Foden have a niggly injury?

[Commy]

How many times have we crossed it to the goalkeeper? I'm hoping USA tire in the second half and we find more room.

[Croydon Claret]

Need to wake up. Second best for most of that half

[Carport]

Our players all look exhausted, why don’t they wake up and play forward passes with energy and aggression?

Could have almost guaranteed this. The psychology of football. Easy first game. Mentally relaxed unfocused and casual.

[Vegas Claret]

like Brazil last night, garbage in the first half

[Jellybean]

Maguire i feel will bee exposed tonight by the speed of the yank forwards

Surprisingly I think Maguire has been out best player so far! Up front and in defence.

[Quickenthetempo]

That was awful.

As bad as Wales were earlier.

[KRBFC]

2nd gear, little threat from the US, pretty even game on chances.

[conyoviejo]

Good job it isn't a boxing match ,tge ref would have stopped it.Must improve in second half o I can't see anything other than a defeat to the much better team so far

[Mala591]

That first half display was totally unacceptable, give them ten second half minutes to wake up and if there’s no significant response make numerous changes before it’s too late.

[RVclaret]

2nd gear, little threat from the US, pretty even game on chances.

Not sure it was even 2nd gear. Walking pace for the most part. Complete contrast to the zip we played with the other night.

[Ampth7]

That was poor from England…..really poor! Nowhere near aggressive enough on or off the ball.

[taio]

Plenty of time to sort this. USA have been organised, they pressed effectively and have closed down the space well. Expect a different second half.

[KRBFC]

Good job it isn't a boxing match ,tge ref would have stopped it.Must improve in second half o I can't see anything other than a defeat to the much better team so far

Talk about going over the top, the chances were pretty even.

[Lancasterclaret]

That was very poor

Our tempo, passing and pressing is as bad today as it was as good on Monday

[expoultryboy]

I agree with ampth , get Foden and Grealish on for the Chelsea muppets .

[NRC]

Ok that was totally embarrassing sitting here in a USA bar in my England shirt…. Aren’t we supposed to rank 5th in the world? I’d rather watch Rotherham waste time - at least they’re good at it

[tiger76]

2nd gear, little threat from the US, pretty even game on chances.

Little threat from the US, what game are you watching they were the width of a crossbar from taking the lead, and on the balance of play they just about deserve to be ahead.

Midfield weak as water allowing them to simply run forward and spark attacks.

Fair play to USA they are playing well and don't appear overawed at all.

The only plus for England is it's 0-0 and surely England can't play as poorly 2nd 45.

[KRBFC]

5 shots for England 1 on target, 6 for USA 1 on target.

England XG: 0.35, USA XG: 0.42

[Nonayforever]

Shouldn't have picked the same starting 11.
It sends the wrong message out. 2 or 3 changes would have kept everyone on their toes.

[Goalposts]

Surprisingly I think Maguire has been out best player so far! Up front and in defence.

Fair point , but that probably just illustrates how lack lustre everyone else has been

[jedi_master]

I’m hoping Foden comes on for Mount and changes this game, showing Southgate exactly why it’s insane he doesn’t start every game. I appreciate he’s had a few quiet England games but you have to persevere with him - he’s one of the greatest young attacking midfielders in world football.

[KRBFC]

Little threat from the US, what game are you watching they were the width of a crossbar from taking the lead, and on the balance of play they just about deserve to be ahead.

Midfield weak as water allowing them to simply run forward and spark attacks.

Fair play to USA they are playing well and don't appear overawed at all.

The only plus for England is it's 0-0 and surely England can't play as poorly 2nd 45.

Pulisic should never score from there, Mount's shot at the end of the half was a better opportunity.

What else have they done? Mckennie's chance in the area? Kane's arguably an easier one.

Chances have been balanced, despite them looking more energetic.

[Goalposts]

Shouldn't have picked the same starting 11.
It sends the wrong message out. 2 or 3 changes would have kept everyone on their toes.

That was my feeling before the game, sends the wrong message to some players .

Grealish rashford Wilson etc - would keep saka mount sterling on their toes

[Jellybean]

Fair point , but that probably just illustrates how lack lustre everyone else has been

Yes I think it's more an indication of how poor the others are, bit hopefully he'll get a bit of confidence and it will help us going forward. Come on England!

[taio]

Pulisic should never score from there, Mount's shot at the end of the half was a better opportunity.

What else have they done? Mckennie's chance in the area? Kane's arguably an easier one.

Chances have been balanced, despite them looking more energetic.

USA had the best two chances

[TheFamilyCat]

As poor as we've been I still think we'll win this with the talent we have on the bench who can change a game.

[RVclaret]

USA had the best two chances

Thought Kane’s and McKennie’s the best two of the game. Kane had the opening to slot at the near post but went across goal.

[Woodleyclaret]

Rashford for Kane, Grealish and Foden on for Saka and Mount

[KRBFC]

USA had the best two chances

Really? I thought Kane's was the best chance of the half. There's not a chance that Pulisic shot is a better opportunity than the Kane miss.

[taio]

Thought Kane’s and McKennie’s the best two of the game. Kane had the opening to slot at the near post but went across goal.

Kane wasn't close because it was well defended. USA hit the bar and McKennie's was open and clear cut and he should've scored.

[Goalposts]

Weird i thought how they came out for the second half, almost laborious and lacking energy

[gtclaret]

Rashford for Kane, Grealish and Foden on for Saka and Mount

More chance of Southgate selecting me than subbing Kane

[Conroysleftfoot]

Obviously Southgate has said just carry on from the first half.

[TheOriginalLongsider]

He must realise he needs a few subs on and quick ! Shaw and Stones seem to be the only ones playing anywhere near like the required standard

[Goalposts]

It seems like the old england, and has a fell of we beat tier c teams struggle against tier b teams and lose to tier a teams

[CrosspoolClarets]

Mount and a Rice must be very good players if they are keeping Foden on the bench.

There is a 2nd possibility

[Vino blanco]

Get Foden and Grealish on, they might make something happen.

[SGr]

Remember those Dyche cup games? You’re watching one right now

[Ampth7]

Only one winner as things stand in this game……… and it ain’t us!!

[RVclaret]

Time for some subs Gareth

[bfcjg]

This team represents Southgates personality, dull,dull ,dull.

[Goalposts]

Looking a bit clueless in defence at the moment

[Conroysleftfoot]

Wales will fancy their chances against us.

[Buxtonclaret]

Holding on, England.
So still a chance...

[expoultryboy]

What's he doing , waiting until we concede ?? Change it now you muppet.

[Goalposts]

Sake and sterling at the moment are not helping, dropping back nato deep to defend , leaving no out all, needs at least one stopping up

[taio]

Get Foden and Grealish on, they might make something happen.

Absolutely must do and should've done by now.

[RVclaret]

What's he doing , waiting until we concede ?? Change it now you muppet.

No idea what he’s waiting for.

[Stu]

Get Mount off now