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Fifa World Cup: No recovery time needed for US with England showdown up next

  • Friday’s showdown with the Three Lions could go a long way to determining if the Americans will advance to the knockout stage
  • The US have played England 11 times but managed to win just twice with one draw

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Haji Wright (left) of the US heads the ball with Ethan Ampadu of Wales during their Group B match. Photo: Xinhua

After a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Wales in their World Cup opener, United States coach Gregg Berhalter noted that his side were on a short road before facing England with not much time to recover but they would be ready.

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But with the Group B leaders up next after their 6-2 thrashing of Iran, the American coach said his team will not be needing any extra ice baths or massages to be ready.

“You’re getting to play England, that’s the recovery right there, you get to play one of the teams that we think is a favourite of the tournament,” said Berhalter.

“Road ahead is next game … It’s a pretty short road.”

Gareth Bale of Wales celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal via a penalty past Matt Turner of the US. Photo: TNS
Gareth Bale of Wales celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal via a penalty past Matt Turner of the US. Photo: TNS

Friday’s showdown with the Three Lions at the Al Bayt stadium could go a long way to determining if the Americans will advance to the knockout stage.

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