There was some nice play in the build up to #England's opening goal but I thought I would highlight how one defensive decision (pressing) can impact the whole team. This is a nice example of that domino effect.
#ThreeLions #ENG #ENGIRA
#ThreeLions #ENG #ENGIRA
Stones plays the ball across the pitch to Maguire. Iran's right sided Midfielder decides to press, detaching himself from the rest of his midfield.
This decision leads to England having a numerical advantage on their Left hand side & in the penalty area.
This decision leads to England having a numerical advantage on their Left hand side & in the penalty area.
England momentarily have 3v2 on their left hand side and Maguire finds Mason Mount with a nice line breaking pass.
This overload forces Iran's defenders into a decision.
This overload forces Iran's defenders into a decision.
As Mount is in space, Iran's right sided CB steps out to press. Mount plays a nice first time pass & spins around the corner.
With Mount entering the box, Iran's defenders have another decision to make.
With Mount entering the box, Iran's defenders have another decision to make.
Mount's movement drags Iran's central CB across, creating space for Jude Bellingham to attack. England turned a 3v2 - down their left hand side - into a 4v3 inside the penalty area.
Nice play by Maguire, Mount, Sterling & Shaw to exploit the initial press/space & a fine finish.
Nice play by Maguire, Mount, Sterling & Shaw to exploit the initial press/space & a fine finish.
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