England assistant Anthony Barry critical of first-half display against Croatia in punchy ITV interview

England squandered the lead twice in the first half against old foes Croatia in Dallas

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England assistant coach Anthony Barry was critical of his side’s first-half display against Croatia , saying it was a “complicated and confusing” opening 45 minutes.

Harry Kane gave England the lead twice in Dallas, first through a re-taken penalty and second through a well-placed header, but Croatia pegged the Three Lions back on both occasions as their defending was found wanting.

Barry, who is Thomas…