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So England played 4-4-2. I did not see much of that in the first half. It looked like 3-6-2, with a combination of the midfield, defenders and forwards all cahsing the ball loke kids in the playground. Shape, I dont think so! The goal came from a likely place, Gerrard, but the build up and the link play leading to the goal was all kick and rush.
Having said that, they played better a better shape in the second half. Carra looked slow once or twice, Lennon should be replaced with Cole and Heskey with anybody. Maybe a 4-5-1 formation with Rooney on his own is better.
As for the USA goal, the less said the better. If Green is our best keeper then God help us. The first howler in the World Cup and its our keeper! The USA hit the post from a save by Green, but thats what you expect from a "world class keeper". He did not reedem himself with that save. That was his job.
Overall England should have won. Cant see Green, King or Heskey playing again. With a switch to 4-5-1 and an extra midfield player in all supporting Rooney up front would do. 4-4-2 then Crouch in place of Heskey.
Next two games are must win with goals important if we are to head off the USA. I know we are slow starters, but, no excuses, we should have had more goals. We now need them more than ever.
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