“England are currently one of the favorites to win the World Cup. People would probably say that we’re the underdogs,” captain Tyler Adams said. “But we carry that with pride.'
With eight stadiums within a short drive, controversial World Cup host Qatar offers the unheard of chance to watch two matches in one day.
Adams is one of eight members of the U.S. team who plays club soccer in the U.K., and that has helped erase some of the mystique surrounding the English game. While the Americans respect England, they no longer fear it. “England are currently one of the favorites to win the World Cup. People would probably say that we’re the underdogs,” Adams said. “But we carry that with pride. We have to perform in the games and show up. We know that our quality can show and our determination can show.”
If it doesn’t, the show might soon be over for the U.S. After a tournament-opening draw with Wales, a loss to England would be a significant blow to the Americans’ chances to reach the knockout stages. Conversely a win would move them a big step closer to advancing. Berhalter said Thursday he expects to have a full squad, with forward Gio Reyna, midfielder Weston McKennie and outside backAdams, meanwhile, said he sees opportunity for the U.S. to exploit the way England plays. In the U.S. opener, Wales set up in a low block and allowed the U.S. to have the ball most of the night while holding it to just a goal. England, on the other hand, plays a possession-based, short-passing game.
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