イングランド、クロアチアとのワールドカップ初戦で劇的な勝利を収める
トーマス・トゥヘル監督は、ワールドカップの試合という真剣勝負に伴うプレッシャーが、イングランド代表チームの躍進につながると確信していた。それまでの試合、特に親善試合は、単なる気晴らしに過ぎなかった。イングランド代表のユニフォームに描かれている星と同じテキサス州で、2つ目の星について明確な意思表示をする時が来たのだ。そして、かなりの量の…
Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was little more than a distraction. Here in the Lone Star state, which tallies with what England have on their shirts, it was time to make a statement about that second star.
There was a fair helping of stress against Croatia, the 11th best team in the world and the highest ranked pot two nation in the tournament – particularly in the first half. It was down to defending that was simply too open and generous. A seesaw opening 45 minutes ended 2-2, Harry Kane scoring England’s goals, the first from a retaken penalty. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa replied for Croatia. England were powerful on corners. The overall sense in open play was one of confusion.
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