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Originally Posted by setanta

You were dire against an average side like the States who could have opened you up on a number of occasions if they had more guile up front. You bypassed midfield at every moment, reverting to the long ball game, which makes me think that Capello really is still unsure as to how to effectively utilize the players he has. Plus, it shows that if Rooney is marked out of it you're in all sorts of trouble.

You couldn't maintain possession which really isn't a good sign for a team who wants to win a world cup. It's the most important facet of the international game and you failed miserably with it. How many times did you lose the ball cheaply or just hoof it upfield? It was terrible.

USA are not an average side anymore they are one of the most improved international teams in the game.. we had most of the american attacks covered so they didn't have chance to open us up... And we have a big man up front so why not huff ball it? it ain't pretty but it works and for the most part we kept the ball on the ground.. did you not see the build up play for the goal? Rooney had his chances and on another day could have scored them roll on Algeria and Slovenia..