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England Win Tough Game Thanks To Gerrard
MT: Well England have won this game thanks to a wonderful second half performance from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. He came out after the break with a purpose and he caused the Switzerland defence a lot of trouble with his powerful runs and shots. Just after the half, Gerrard went close from a distance which narrowly missed the target.
Gerrard was still causing Switzerland trouble all around the pitch, even in defence when he was clearing with his head. In th 75th minute, Gerrard opened England's account for the group stage. He ran a good 30 yards from the half way line to the edge of the box and buried a shot across the keeper and into the far corner. It was a typical Gerrard goal.
Once again, Switzerland posed no threat to England in the second half but did create a few chances. The best chance fell to Vogel who made a good run into the box, but after doing the hard work, screwed his shot just wide to Robinson's left.
England won this game by one goal to nil, but in fairness, it could have been so much more as Switzerland didn't play anywhere near their best.
Switzerland 0 - 1 England
England substitutions: S.Campbell for R.Ferdinand & A.Lennon for J.Cole
Gerrard was still causing Switzerland trouble all around the pitch, even in defence when he was clearing with his head. In th 75th minute, Gerrard opened England's account for the group stage. He ran a good 30 yards from the half way line to the edge of the box and buried a shot across the keeper and into the far corner. It was a typical Gerrard goal.
Once again, Switzerland posed no threat to England in the second half but did create a few chances. The best chance fell to Vogel who made a good run into the box, but after doing the hard work, screwed his shot just wide to Robinson's left.
England won this game by one goal to nil, but in fairness, it could have been so much more as Switzerland didn't play anywhere near their best.
Switzerland 0 - 1 England
England substitutions: S.Campbell for R.Ferdinand & A.Lennon for J.Cole