England became a down to earth side after their dazzling debut performance. Gareth Southgate’s team were far from showing the same as they had against Iran and only drew 1-1 with the United States, which was even closer to victory. The result left Group B open, with the four teams with chances to advance, but without any qualifier before the last day.
The debut against Iran for the English team was far away. Against a disciplined and dynamic opponent like the United States, the Europeans suffered development and were close to losing, especially when Pulisic placed a left-footed shot that crashed off the crossbar. Even McKennie had two other chances but lacked precision on the final shot.
Beyond the search, England failed this time in game generation as they were unable to associate the midfielders with their forwards. Then he created little danger against Turner: a tackle from Harry Kane that Zimmermann cleared in front of the line and a shot from Mason Mount that the keeper deflected into the corner.
With the passing of the minutes, the two were settling for the tie, although neither was convinced. The English, because they will have to beat Wales to ensure first place in the group -and not lose by more than three goals so as not to be eliminated-. And the Americans, who were more than their two rivals but could not win, because they were forced to overcome Iran in the last round to stay in the competition.