Carragher blasts Southgate for England's poor performance against USA

The three lions' all too comfortable victory over Iran perhaps led them to believe that the 90 minutes against the United States would be somewhat similar, with the Stars and Stripes pleasantly surprising in the first 45 minutes as a couple of plays exposed the deficiencies of Gareth Southgate's starting eleven.

The goalless draw at the end of the first half undoubtedly proved to be an indicator of poor decision making on the pitch, with England fans corroborating this fact when a qualified Jaime Carragher addressed the errors that made the US team a dangerous attacking unit, with the former Liverpool man blaming it mainly on central defender John Stones. "England need more from their CBs in possession, especially Stones, who is on his favourite right foot."

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In addition to the mistakes made in the centre of defence, the former Reds goalscorer also questioned the lack of creativity when it came to coming out with the ball under control, as in 45 minutes England were unable to break the line and thus unbalance an opponent well planted on the pitch with a classic set-piece. "Too often, they just play off each other instead of stepping in and trying to break lines. USA compact 4-4-2 defending, so intervene!"

Incredibly England's midfield as well as the defensive sector has been outplayed by a good partnership from the Americans who are led by Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic, with the "Captain America" having the most important intervention of the first half with that mid-range shot that went to star on the crossbar of the goal defended by Jordan Pickford.

<strong>Carragher criticised John Stones</strong>

The lucidity of Herry Kane and the defensive solvency of Harry Maguire have been the lifeline of the English during a disastrous 45 minutes of play, needing both Stones and Masson Mount to improve too much in the complement to not harm the final result, as at least in midfield the name of Phil Foden began to sound as a possible change of the Blues midfielder.