FIFA World Cup 2022: England wary of upset against US
The HinduEngland scored six goals in its opening World Cup game against Iran, but it was the two it conceded that concern coach Gareth Southgate and provide hope for the United States. “They’re a top nation with a lot of top players who have played in the Premier League and who we’ve come up against,” said England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. It’s about us taking the result from Iran and going into the US game positive.” One of those Premier League players is Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic, a point of focus for England’s defense. I think the message is when you have one team that’s bought into the same message, you can beat anyone on any given day.” The US famously beat England 1-0 in the 1950 World Cup and the teams tied 1-1 in 2010. “I think it’s pretty clear he’s one of the young stars of world football,” said his Arsenal teammate Turner.