England, who came out of the game against Iran with the label of favorites thanks to their win (6-2) against the selection of the Islamic republic, completely disappointed in their second game against the United States. None of the English footballers shone and the performance of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, a 19-year-old footballer, who garnered great praise against Iran and for whom the great clubs of Europe sigh, was particularly disappointing.
The pressure from the trio of North American midfielders, Tyler Adams, Musah and McKennie, took over the midfield and the 'pross' had no resources to keep the ball, especially after the first half hour of play.
If Jude Bellingham's game was poor, the bad play spread to the rest of the team. Bukayo Saka, who had such an impact against the Iranians with his two goals, this time did not seem the same: he only offered a couple of details at the beginning, when he left a good ball for Kane. His partnership on the right flank with Trippier faded away very soon. He ended up being the first replaced in 68.
Nor was it by any means the game of Harry Kane, the great English scorer. His most dangerous goal shot was blocked almost over the line by Walker Zimmerman. He spent almost the entire game outside the finishing zones. In minute 93 he was able to give his team the victory, but his header missed the goal.
Sterling was another of the most subdued. He was replaced by Grealish also in 68, who in a short time did much more than the now Chelsea striker. Rashford also had a few minutes and it was not the expected shock. England was much less fierce than against Iran.
