Analysis: England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate

England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate

AL KHOR: English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday (Nov 25) when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Mason Mount dazzled in the 6-2 win over Iran on Monday

Analysis-Soccer-England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity. Read full story

Analysis-Soccer-England’s midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate

By Nick MulvenneyAL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity.Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Mason Mount dazzled in the 6-2 win over Iran on Monday and had England fans dreaming of a effervescent midfield that would take them through this World Cup and onto the…

Analysis: England's midfield goes AWOL in American stalemate

English hopes of a run deep into the World Cup took a bit of a bruising on Friday when a lively and high-pressing United States team reduced the youthful stars of their tournament opener to anonymity.