England 0-0 USA - Match report, player ratings, fan reaction and more

Match report

An altogether underwhelming display on the part of Gareth Southgate’s England on Friday night saw the Three Lions forced to settle for a share of the spoils in a World Cup group stage meeting with the United States of America.

England marked their return to action a short time ago.

Riding high on the back of an opening day drubbing of Iran, the Three Lions made the trip to the Al Bayt Stadium, hopeful of sealing their spot in the competition’s knockout rounds courtesy of a 2nd successive three-point haul.

When all was said and done, though, as alluded to above, Southgate and co. were brought crashing back down to earth.

This came as a clash which saw the United States enjoy the better of things over lengthy stretches ultimately played out into a 0-0 stalemate.

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic came closest to finding an all-important winner, rattling the crossbar just beyond the half-hour mark in proceedings.

Christian Pulisic hits the bar for the #USMNT.#USA have had the best chances in the game so far.#ENGUSA | FIFAWorldCup

📽️ @itvfootball pic.twitter.com/ZQLUisdZJJ
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 25, 2022

The result means that England remain top of the Group B table, with a final day downing of Wales sure to see them advance as group winners.

The United States’ fate, meanwhile, is also very much in their own hands, in the knowledge that victory over Iran next Tuesday night would see them march on as group runners-up.

Player ratings

England

Pickford - 5.5
Trippier - 5
Stones - 6.5
Maguire - 7.5
Shaw - 6
Rice - 5.5
Bellingham - 6
Mount - 4.5
Saka - 5
Sterling - 4
Kane - 4.5

Substitutes: Henderson - 5, Grealish - 6, Rashford - 6

USA

Turner - 7
Dest - 6
Zimmerman - 6
Ream - 6.5
Robinson - 6
Adams - 7
Musah - 6.5
McKennie - 6.5
Weah - 5.5
Pulisic - 6
Wright - 5

Substitutes: Aaronson - 6, Moore - 5.5, Sargent - N/A, Reyna - N/A

Key stats

100 - Bukayo Saka today makes the 100th England appearance at a major tournament by an Arsenal player, with the Gunners the fourth team to provide a century of player appearances at major tournaments for the Three Lions (also Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs). Stocked. pic.twitter.com/tRFs1plZUy
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 25, 2022

John Stones completed 50 passes in the first half, over twice as many as any USA player.

England trying to play out from the back. 🪨 pic.twitter.com/xHgUejpfAs
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 25, 2022

Just the one touch for Harry Kane in the USA penalty area... 😬#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Nw6S4j17Cd
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 25, 2022

2 aerial duels won, 6 headed clearances. #ENGUSA https://t.co/3PFDgikaUW
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 25, 2022

Weston McKennie's game by numbers vs. England:

44 touches
5 passes into final ⅓
3 x possession won
3 passes into opp. box
3 touches in opp. box
3 duels won
2 shots
1 take-on completed
1 chance created
1 tackle made
1 clearance
1 cross

A bit of everything.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/enQeLhXoem
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 25, 2022

Marcus Rashford attempts England's first shot of the second half against the USA.

It's the 87th minute.#FIFAWorldCup
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) November 25, 2022

😅 Three of the four England players to complete at least 1 dribble vs USA so far… are defenders

Kieran Trippier ✅
John Stones ❌
Harry Maguire ✅
Luke Shaw ✅#Qatar2022
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) November 25, 2022

0 - England haven't won any of their three games against the USA at the World Cup; only against Brazil (4) have they played more games in the competition without winning. Thwarted. pic.twitter.com/uEuv6zdZgd
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 25, 2022

Fan reaction

Nobody will ever be able to tell me Mount should be playing over Foden!!!
— Curtis Woodhouse (@curtiswoodhous8) November 25, 2022

Very lethargic from England. Back to the conservative approach from Southgate. Where's the attacking intent gone?
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) November 25, 2022

Harry Maguire has been immense for England tonight against the USMNT. 😤 pic.twitter.com/t2VnQxLNdg
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 25, 2022

Adams and McKennie have been IMMENSE!
— Oli🇩🇰🇺🇦 (TREBLE WINNERS 2022/23💙💙💙) (@OliverBoisen) November 25, 2022

So far a typical Southgate performance, negative and boring...
— Dave Bunny Bunyan (@DaveBunnyBunyan) November 25, 2022

Antonio Conte sitting at home watching this turgid defensive display from England pic.twitter.com/HXXdpiMfyh
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 25, 2022

Me every time I watch England under Southgate: pic.twitter.com/3Oluezt7ox
— Stefan Bienkowski (@SBienkowski) November 25, 2022

USA fans seeing Gio Reyna 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 make his World Cup debut: pic.twitter.com/goK2USf9O0
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 25, 2022

This is so bad I might start calling it soccer too
— IDontLikeSpurs (@IDontLikeSpurs) November 25, 2022

Has Foden been seen in a Qatari nightclub or something 🤷‍♂️
— Craig Burley (@craigburley) November 25, 2022

Meanwhile Tyler Adams superb for USA. Showing all the energy he brings to Jesse Marsch's Leeds team but minus the lack of discipline.
— Ian Ladyman (@Ian_Ladyman_DM) November 25, 2022

Harry Kane. The one time you need him to be good he drops a stinker.
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) November 25, 2022

Poor performance from @England, but that happens at a World Cup at some stage. The big question, even with such a talented bunch, is whether the manager can change things positively with his tactics and substitutions when it’s not working.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 25, 2022

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