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Photos: England get reality check in 0-0 draw with US

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England experiences a sobering actuality verify as they have been outplayed for lengthy intervals by a youthful United States aspect in a tense 0-0 draw of their second World Cup Group B recreation on Friday.

A 6-2 thrashing of Iran on Monday despatched followers’ hopes hovering, however Gareth Southgate’s aspect was lucky to not undergo a repeat of their 1950 World Cup calamity towards the Individuals.

England captain Harry Kane was restricted to half probabilities whereas the closest England got here to scoring was a Mason Mount effort on the stroke of halftime.

The momentum went forwards and backwards within the second half however one of the best likelihood was a straight-on shot by England’s Marcus Rashford within the 87th minute that Matt Turner simply stopped.

Then, within the third minute of stoppage time, Kane received his head on a free kick however put the ball left of the aim.

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This was the primary US shutout towards a European opponent within the World Cup since successful 1-0 towards England in Brazil in 1950.

Whereas the consequence and efficiency have been disappointing, England high the group on 4 factors and stay within the field seat to achieve the final 16.

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