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It arrived without problem or drama. And that, in its own way, is almost as remarkable as the fact that England is in the semifinals of the World Cup.
When was the last time this team did anything big, good, or bad without tweaking everyone? Drive everyone to the brink of destruction?
The way that Gareth Southgate and his players approached this tournament was different and this idea was highlighted even more during Sweden's 2-0 defeat at Samara.
The English history of these events in recent decades has been marked by underperformance, disillusionment and public perplexity about how the camp so often abandoned the basic principles of high football level. Russia, this victory has been built – like many others in recent weeks – on discipline, competence, planning and belief.
England did a superbly professional job taking care of a limited Swedish side.
was one of the less convincing matches of the competition, well, for now, so what? As we said, we had enough hbadle and drama to live with the fact that it was not the biggest show.
It is the growing badurance of the three Southgate backs that has been one of the most remarkable aspects of their progress at this stage and that is the symbol of what they have accomplished until here.
This, in itself, is different. Foreign observers were surprised to see the English play so competently. But Southgate is convinced since Euro 96 that it's the best way to do things on the international stage. And having been bold enough to implement it as soon as qualification was badured, he reaped a huge and deserved dividend.
Harry Maguire, who alongside Kieran Trippier grew up especially among these heroes, added an extra luster to this development at the back with the game header that put England forward. .
Of course, it took three great stops from the fabulous Jordan Pickford to underestimate English domination. But he did exactly what he was able to do and no one ever really thought that England's victory was uncertain,
The second goal, perfectly led by Dele Alli of Jesse Lingaard's insightful cross, put the result beyond doubt. finally, announced the arrival of the star of Tottenham at the tournament.
The Swedish defense was always going to be obstinate. This movement stripped them and emphasized the superiority of England. Again, there was a freshness and maturity that reflected the basic principles of the manager's approach. And what was encapsulated in Jordan Henderson's impressive controlled and thoughtful performance in midfield, also
He secured a final in Samara in stark contrast to the triumph of shootouts against Colombia in the previous round.
certainly not the best team in Russia and better sides have already returned home.
"We will enjoy tonight, I hope everyone at home is enjoying tonight because we know it has not happened very often."
This makes the semifinal a daunting prospect but that can and will be approached with a sure foot. It's a mbadive adventure now as well as a successful history of foresight and method;
It's already a major accomplishment that the team has accomplished so far by adhering to a plan and a system and trusting the way things are handled.
England has so often collapsed and shriveled when she was confronted with any form of challenge during tournaments. This time, all sorts of boxes are being processed – one last winner against Tunisia, a clever turnover of resources against Belgium, a cathartic victory against Colombia.
And now, a day of textbooks at the
There is a problem to be solved if the clumsiness and irresponsibility of the final touch of Raheem Sterling is not to harm his condition in spirit – or an outcry against him
Clearly, he can not finish at this level. But he has always offered just enough creative work in a camp well short of invention. Special attention is required now. And probably, the outpouring of the national joy that is now sweeping England will ensure that the issue of Britain does not become disproportionate.
Southgate kept a lot of things during this tournament. Things will stay that way until Wednesday. It's a triumph for his modest yet powerful sense of conviction and his belief that the tools to change the gloomy culture of the England team have really existed.
It's the quiet ones you have to watch, they say. Fortunately.
Whatever happens now, the waistcoat revolution has changed English football dramatically and delightfully?
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