England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics
England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday, marking their first World Cup victory after trailing since 1966. The team attempted 35 crosses, their highest in six decades, as they faced solid defensive opposition. This old-school approach has generated the highest number of expected goals among all teams in the tournament.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 08:11 UTC
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