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The Three Lions coach, Gareth Southgate, even qualified the match as "the biggest fight for England in the last decade".
Since the 2006 World Cup, England has never won a single phase knockout. They lost to Germany in 2010, to Italy in Euro 2012, and then to Iceland at the 2016 Europe Cup. At the World Cup there are four years ago, England has not even qualified since the group stage.
This record is attempted by Southgate in the match against Colombia tonight.
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It's just that Colombia itself is not a careless team, with or without James Rodriguez, who is uncertain for appear because of an injury.
Here are the key duels that must be won in England if you want to reach the maximum points in the game.
 James Rodriguez suffered an injury in the group stage and was in doubt while playing. (REUTERS / David Gray) |
1. Juan Quintero vs. Jordan Henderson
Presenting himself as an attacking midfielder, Quintero will play an important role in Colombia 's attack if James Rodriguez was not able to play because of the offense. a wound.
The 25-year-old has scored one goal and two badists at the 2018 World Cup and will be the supplier of Radamel Falcao.
Jordan Henderson in midfield will automatically face Quintero and guard. In the performance of his duties, Henderson must also remember that Colombia is good at running the ball and that it should therefore not be too often a violation in the gold zone.
2. Juan Cuadrardo vs. Ashley Young
Colombia is one of the most dependent squadrons of the 2018 World Cup. In fact, according to data [1945-1924] only 22% of Colombian attacks came from the Axis central, one of the smallest between 32 other countries.
One of the potential attacks will come from Juan Cuadrardo's foot on the right wing. He is one of the six players that Pekerman has always played in the group stage and has collected a goal.
He will face Ashley Young who fills the middle left position and leaves his position very often to attack. That's what should be anticipated by Southgate in the game tonight. In addition, Cuadrado had the speed that could be embarrbading for Harry Maguaire who occupies his left back.
 Jordan Pickford will be challenged by Colombian ability to execute dead bullets. (REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes) |
3. Jordan Pickford vs. Dead Balls
One thing to watch for England is the ability of Colombians to execute dead bullets. In fact, three of Colombia 's five goals came from the scheme, one from a corner kick and the other from a free kick.
In such a scheme, the role of the goalkeeper, Pickford, will be very crucial. Pickford should know the right time to go out and pick up the ball, or let his line of defense dissipate. Pickford should also be in great detail leading the back line against such schemes.
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