'Brilliant’ Harry Maguire singled out as only positive from ENG's drab 0-0 draw against USA FIFAWorldCup
Qualification from the group stage would have been secured with victory againstIn contrast, Gregg Berhalter’s side looked a threat whenever they ventured forward, with Maguire’s second half performance helping keep them at bay.Making his 50th cap for England, the Manchester United centre-back swept away any balls that came into the box.Singing his praises on talkSPORT commentary during the game,“If it wasn’t for him I think we would’ve been beaten.
The Red Devils defender continued: “We had to dig in at times, especially at the start of the second half, I felt we didn’t play well enough. “They had numerous corners and a lot of pressure, but we dug in deep, not just us defenders, not just the goalkeeper as well, it was a team effort.“So there is positives to take, but we know if we want to win the World Cup, we’ve got to play better than we’ve done tonight.”
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