England 0 USA 0 reactions: a ‘reality check’ for the Three Lions

Gareth Southgate’s side edge closer to the knockouts despite ‘lacklustre’ draw 

England players Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford and Harry Kane 
England players Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford and Harry Kane 
(Image credit: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate had warned that England would face a “highly-motivated” United States side with “quality” and “athleticism” – and that’s exactly what happened as the Three Lions missed out on the chance to secure qualification to the round of 16.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.