Post by chanoudom on Nov 17, 2018 21:32:40 GMT -5
England beats U.S. 3-0 in international friendly on Nov. 15
England’s head coach Gareth maxbet Southgate started a lesser-experienced team on Thursday in favor of resting his star starters for Sunday’s Nations League match against 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia. Despite this, his side still delivered a dominant performance, shutting out the U.S. 3-0 before 60,000-plus amped-up Brits in Wembley Stadium.
With the likes of Harry Kane, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Raheem Sterling sitting out the entire match and veteran Wayne Rooney coming in late in the 2nd half, England overwhelmed the United States with tenacious pressure, pinpoint passing, and picture-perfect goals from Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Callum Wilson.
Even with the star trio of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams combining late in the midfield, maxbet the Yanks never matched England’s aggressive play complete with backs surging forward and nearly everyone contributing to the onslaught of shots on America’s goalkeeper, Brad Guzan.
Twenty-five-years old Jesse Lingard scored first in the 25th minute. The 20-year-old and Man of the Match Trent Alexander-Arnold added another goal 120 seconds later, and finally, Callum Wilson added England’s third around the 77th minute. He also earned a long embrace from Captain Rooney in the southwest corner of the pitch. The act of kindness delighted Team England’s supporters, who shouted “ROONEY” every time he touched the ball.
The USA had an early chance to set a different tone for the match, but weren’t able to capitalize. In the 25th minute, Weston McKennie played a ball to Christian Pulisic, who was breaking into the box all alone. maxbet Unfortunately, his close-range blast was blocked by the oncoming goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford. Pulisic sat on the pitch frustrated, then slapped the grass to flush away his emotios. Meanwhile, the Three Lions were already countering, with the swift Jesse Lingard finishing the surge. 1-0 England.
With the likes of Harry Kane, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Raheem Sterling sitting out the entire match and veteran Wayne Rooney coming in late in the 2nd half, England overwhelmed the United States with tenacious pressure, pinpoint passing, and picture-perfect goals from Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Callum Wilson.
Even with the star trio of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams combining late in the midfield, maxbet the Yanks never matched England’s aggressive play complete with backs surging forward and nearly everyone contributing to the onslaught of shots on America’s goalkeeper, Brad Guzan.
Twenty-five-years old Jesse Lingard scored first in the 25th minute. The 20-year-old and Man of the Match Trent Alexander-Arnold added another goal 120 seconds later, and finally, Callum Wilson added England’s third around the 77th minute. He also earned a long embrace from Captain Rooney in the southwest corner of the pitch. The act of kindness delighted Team England’s supporters, who shouted “ROONEY” every time he touched the ball.
The USA had an early chance to set a different tone for the match, but weren’t able to capitalize. In the 25th minute, Weston McKennie played a ball to Christian Pulisic, who was breaking into the box all alone. maxbet Unfortunately, his close-range blast was blocked by the oncoming goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford. Pulisic sat on the pitch frustrated, then slapped the grass to flush away his emotios. Meanwhile, the Three Lions were already countering, with the swift Jesse Lingard finishing the surge. 1-0 England.