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England skipper Harry Kane still needs two goals to equal the goalscoring record for his countryEngland laboured to a drab draw against the United States to miss the chance to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.
Gareth Southgate's side were second best for long periods as they failed to match the energy and intensity of the USA, who have their own hopes of making the last 16.
England, with Harry Maguire outstanding in defence, were unimpressive and rode their luck when Weston McKennie missed an easy chance and Christian Pulisic struck the bar in the first half.
Mason Mount brought a fine save from USA goalkeeper Matt Turner just before the break but this was an undistinguished display that carried none of the attacking verve that saw the Three Lions thrash Iran in their opening game, and leaves them heading into their match against Wales with their fate undecided.
England remain firm favourites to qualify for the knockout stage, knowing they only need to avoid a four-goal defeat against Wales to progress.
Dismal England grasp at a point
England's performance was unrecognisable from the creativity and threat that saw them overwhelm Iran just a few days ago. Instead, this was a lacklustre effort that drew loud jeers from supporters at the final whistle.
They were devoid of any spark and zip, looked jaded throughout and were fortunate that the USA, led by the excellent Pulisic, did not take advantage.
England barely created a moment of danger in the second half, captain Harry Kane's late header wide the only moment of anxiety for the USA.
Jude Bellingham was unable to provide the drive that was a highlight of the Iran victory and he was eventually replaced by Jordan Henderson.
Southgate's decision to keep faith with Maguire has drawn plenty of deserved scrutiny, given the Manchester United captain's poor form over a long period at club level. The manager has banked on Maguire continuing his solid track record at major tournaments, and he was indeed a rare shining light on a very poor night for England.
England are still almost certain to qualify but this was a jarring reality check.
They will have to perform far better than this when the stakes are raised later in the tournament.
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England
Squad number1Player namePickford
Squad number12Player nameTrippier
Squad number5Player nameStones
Squad number6Player nameMaguire
Squad number3Player nameShaw
Squad number22Player nameBellingham
Squad number4Player nameRice
Squad number17Player nameSaka
Squad number19Player nameMount
Squad number10Player nameSterling
Squad number9Player nameKane
Squad number7Player nameGrealish
Squad number8Player nameHenderson
Squad number11Player nameRashford
USA
Squad number1Player nameTurner
Squad number2Player nameDest
Squad number3Player nameZimmerman
Squad number13Player nameReam
Squad number5Player nameRobinson
Squad number8Player nameMcKennie
Squad number4Player nameAdams
Squad number6Player nameMusah
Squad number10Player namePulisic
Squad number21Player nameWeah
Squad number19Player nameWright
Squad number7Player nameReyna
Squad number11Player nameAaronson
Squad number18Player nameMoore
Squad number24Player nameSargent
Line-ups
England
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1Pickford
- 12Trippier
- 5Stones
- 6Maguire
- 3Shaw
- 22BellinghamSubstituted forHendersonat 69'minutes
- 4Rice
- 17SakaSubstituted forRashfordat 78'minutes
- 19Mount
- 10SterlingSubstituted forGrealishat 68'minutes
- 9Kane
Substitutes
- 2Walker
- 7Grealish
- 8Henderson
- 11Rashford
- 13Pope
- 14Phillips
- 15Dier
- 16Coady
- 18Alexander-Arnold
- 20Foden
- 21White
- 23Ramsdale
- 24Wilson
- 26Gallagher
USA
Formation 4-4-2
- 1Turner
- 2DestSubstituted forMooreat 78'minutes
- 3Zimmerman
- 13Ream
- 5Robinson
- 8McKennieSubstituted forAaronsonat 77'minutes
- 4Adams
- 6Musah
- 10Pulisic
- 21WeahSubstituted forReynaat 83'minutes
- 19WrightSubstituted forSargentat 83'minutes
Substitutes
- 7Reyna
- 9Ferreira
- 11Aaronson
- 12Horvath
- 14de la Torre
- 15Long
- 16Morris
- 17Roldán
- 18Moore
- 20Carter-Vickers
- 22Yedlin
- 23Acosta
- 24Sargent
- 25Johnson
- 26Scally
Referee:Jesús Valenzuela
Attendance:68,463
Live Text
Match ends, England 0, USA 0.
Second Half ends, England 0, USA 0.
Foul by Harry Maguire (England).
Giovanni Reyna (USA) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Harry Kane (England) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luke Shaw with a cross following a set piece situation.
Jack Grealish (England) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Yunus Musah (USA).
Attempt saved. Harry Maguire (England) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross.
Corner, England. Conceded by Shaq Moore.
Jordan Henderson (England) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Christian Pulisic (USA).
Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (England) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
Foul by Luke Shaw (England).
Christian Pulisic (USA) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jack Grealish (England) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Shaq Moore (USA).
Substitution, USA. Josh Sargent replaces Haji Wright.
Substitution, USA. Giovanni Reyna replaces Timothy Weah.
Luke Shaw (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Shaq Moore (USA).
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