जब गति धीमी पड़ जाती है और धैर्य की आवश्यकता होती है, तो क्या इंग्लैंड के पास कोई वैकल्पिक योजना नहीं है?

England showed the power of their scintillating pace in the second half against Croatia last week. Creatively, they overwhelmed their European counterparts. But the same was not possible in their second game against Ghana. This was a test of patience; one that England ultimately failed. Thomas Tuchel's side were made to wait until the 57th minute to land a shot on target. The game, in fact, was the first of the tournament to be absent of any accurate effort at goal from either team in the first half.

Ghana were set up to spoil any rhythm developing.