England 0-0 USA: Player Ratings as the World Cup's fifth goalless draw opens up Group B | 2022 FIFA World Cup
On Friday, November 25, England and the United States played to a 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup.
The Three Lions came into this game having beaten Iran 6-2 in their previous match. Bukayo Saka scored twice, while four other players scored once each, as Gareth Southgate's men were desperate to win and almost certainly qualify for the knockout stages.
In their opener, the United States were held 1-1 by Wales thanks to a late Gareth Bale penalty. Gregg Berhalter and his team were eager to get back on track against England, whom they had never lost to in a World Cup game.
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England got off to a good start, dominating possession in the first period and allowing them to press forward in numbers. They kept the ball for 62% of the time and attempted five shots, but only one was successful. Mason Mount had the best chance to score just before halftime, but Matt Turner saved his shot.
The United States, on the other hand, had less of the ball but attempted more shots. They fired six shots but only hit the target once. After beating Jordan Pickford, Christian Pulisic's thunderous strike rattled the woodwork, and that was the closest they came to scoring.
England and the United States went into the halftime break tied at 0-0.
The United States made a strong start to the second half, attempting to keep the ball for longer periods of time than in the first. They kept 51% of the ball and attempted four shots, but none were successful. England, on the other hand, attempted three shots and twice hit the target but failed to score.
England Player Ratings
Jordan Pickford - 6.5/10
Pickford was tested once in the first half and performed admirably in denying Yunus Musah. That was his only save of the game, and he finished with a clean sheet.
Kieran Trippier - 6.5/10
Tripper got off to a good start and looked sharp on the right flank. He made two crucial passes, two accurate crosses, and two precise long balls.
John Stones - 7/10
Stones got off to a good start and helped England keep a good defensive shape. He won three of his five duels and cleared three and tackled one. He also hit seven straight long balls.
Harry Maguire - 7/10
Maguire had a strong defensive start and was effective in his duels. He won five of his nine duels and cleared eight. He also hit eight precise long balls.
Luke Shaw - 7.5/10
Shaw played well by attempting to make overlapping runs whenever possible. He won five of his eight duels while also making one tackle and one interception. He also made two crucial passes and threw six accurate long balls.
Jude Bellingham - 6.5/10
Bellingham's fluid movement and two-touch play created space. In a solid performance, he passed the ball with 91% accuracy and won three duels.
Declan Rice - 6.5/10
Rice got off to a good start in midfield, passing the ball well. He made two clearances and three interceptions in addition to five accurate long balls.
Bukayo Saka - 6.5/10
Saka looked to build on England's strong start to the World Cup and performed admirably. He made one key pass and attempted one off-target shot.
Mason Mount - 6.5/10
Mount had England's best chance of the first half in the final minute. Turner parried his low shot away. Later in the game, he attempted another shot, but it was off-target.
Raheem Sterling - 6/10
Sterling made a sluggish start to the game and was largely absent from their early buildup. He won two of his four duels but contributed little to the attack.
Harry Kane - 6/10
Kane got off to a good start for England. He blew a scoring opportunity by opting for a spectacular overhead kick instead of a simple shot. He fired two shots but missed the target both times.
Substitutes
Jack Grealish - 7/10
Grealish came on in the second half and performed admirably. He won all four of his duels and made one critical pass.
Jordan Henderson - 6/10
When Henderson came on to replace Bellingham, many questioned England's intentions, but he performed admirably.
Marcus Rashford - 6.5/10
Rashford came on late in the game to replace Saka and performed admirably.
USA Player Ratings
Matt Turner - 7.5/10
Turner made a strong start to the game, diving to his right to deny Mason Mount on the eve of halftime. He earned his clean sheet with two more saves in the second half.
Sergino Dest - 6.5/10
Dest got off to a good start on the right flank. He cleared four balls and made two key passes and one accurate cross.
Walker Zimmerman - 6.5/10
Zimmerman got off to a good start but struggled to keep possession at times. He cleared two balls, made one tackle, and played three accurate long balls.
Tim Ream - 6.5/10
For the USA, Ream played solid defence. He won four duels, cleared three balls, and hit two accurate long balls.
Antonee Robinson - 7/10
Robinson got off to a slow start, being dispossessed nine times in the first half. He had a strong second half, winning three of his five duels and making two interceptions and two tackles. He also made two crucial passes.
Weston McKennie - 7/10
McKennie played well in midfield and did a good job of moving the ball forward. He won four of his eight duels while also making one key pass, one cross, and two long balls. He also attempted two shots but failed to connect.
Tyler Adams - 6.5/10
The captain of the United States made a strong start to the game and put in a consistent performance.
Yunus Musah - 6.5/10
Musah attempted the only shot on goal for the United States in the first period, which Pickford saved. He made one crucial pass, two accurate long balls, and won four of nine duels.
Timothy Weah - 7/10
Weah, who played with determination, was eager to add to his goal tally at this World Cup. He won three of his five duels and made two crucial passes as well as one accurate long ball.
Christian Pulisic - 6.5/10
Pulisic got off to a good start and was unlucky in the first half when his shot hit the crossbar. He won seven of his ten duels and attempted four shots, all of which were missed.
Haji Wright - 6.5/10
Wright got off to a slow start in the game. He won three of his six duels and attempted two shots, but neither of them hit the target.
Substitutes
Brenden Aaronson - 6.5/10
Aaronson came on in the second half to replace McKennie and performed admirably.
Shaq Moore - 6/10
Moore came on late for Dest and performed admirably.
Giovanni Reyna - 6.5/10
Reyna was brought in to fill in for Weah, and she did a good job.
Josh Sargent - 6/10
Sargent, who entered the game in the 83rd minute, performed admirably.
