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| David Pleat |
| By David Pleat |
| David Pleat writes regularly for the Guardian and commentates for ITV
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| England's static wingers fail to flick the switch to stretch Wales |
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A smooth, convincing England win was expected and style and swagger demanded to build on the performance in Bulgaria but neither were delivered. Wales, without Craig Bellamy, were reduced to only one very quick attacker, a vital quality as one anticipated England dominating possession.
England took time to settle and there was an absence of variety in attack. Ashley Young held the left, Stewart Downing the right while Wayne Rooney searched deep from his central attacking position where he found himself surrounded by a cluster of genuinely talented young Welsh players. For Wal... ...More |
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