DOHA-England missed the chance to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup with a game to spare on Friday as they were held to a 0-0 draw by the United States at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
England’s Jordan Pickford has had a busier match than he may have been expecting. (Photo by Matthew Childs/Reuters).
Christian Pulisic hit the bar in the first half for the USA, who must beat Iran in their final Group B match to advance. England will go through if they avoid defeat by neighbours Wales.
With the respectable draw and another 1-1 showing against Wales the US now have two points while England are with four, Iran have three and Wales one, making the last round of matches in the group quite interesting.
England coach Gareth Southgate will have questions to ask about his midfield moving forward into their finale against Wales, and there will be discussions about personnel in the attack as well. Harry Kane had a chance to win the match at the death but put his header wide.
The United States now has a clear objective in their final match of the group-win, and you're in. For England, they need just a point against Wales to move into the knockout stage. (Agencies)