England are no longer the 'dead killer'

"Ball of Death" was a weapon of the past. Even each kick or penalty situation is a clear opportunity for the Three. But after the days of David Beckham and Steven Gerrard, they suddenly became harmless in fixed situations.
England no longer the "dead killer"
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Modern football is increasingly tight and many attempts. Especially, in big tournaments like the World Cup or EURO, the teams that are considered the "bottom" usually take defensive tactics, with the goal of not losing. In the context of increasingly difficult teams to score from the "open play" (the open play), the dead ball is a good solution.

There are many examples in the 2018 World Cup. Up to the last night, there were a total of 5 goals from the corner or a free kick in Russia. Jose Gimenez (Uruguay), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Aziz Bouhaddouz (Morocco) and Oghenekaro Etebo (Nigeria). In this issue, many times the "dead ball" situation has brought life to the team.

At times, this was also the sharp weapon of the British. In the period from 1998 to 2014, each free kick situation is always a dangerous opportunity of the Three. The reason is because then, they own the great striker is David Beckham and Steven Gerrard. In particular, Beckham is probably the best kick in the world during the competition. And former England captain also marked boldly in both the World Cup and EURO.



In the World Cup, Beckham made two free-kick goals against Colombia (1998) and Ecuador (2006). The former midfielder also made the corner for Sol Campbell and Rio Ferdinand to score in Sweden and Denmark in the 2002 World Cup. After four years, he scored with a free kick. Carlos Gamarra (Paraguay) is home to Germany.

At the EURO, Beckham was the author of the free kick to Alan Shearer header to hit the net in Germany in 2000. In 2004, Becks is still to create Frank Lampard scored in France and Portugal from the "dead ball" . After Beckham left the national team, the other three have another great penalty kick is Gerrard. Matthew Upson scored goals against Germany in the 2010 World Cup, followed by Joleon Lescott (France) and Wayne Rooney (Ukraine) at EURO 2012.

But in the last few years, the British have no more permanent assassins. In the EURO 2016, who made the corner for the Three are ... striker Harry Kane, while midfielder Eric Dier is the direct free kick. For this World Cup, coach Gareth Southgate has not found the penalty kick as well. Even corner kicks are not given to specific names. In the friendly match against Nigeria, the players on this mission are Kieran Trippier (3) and Ashley Young (4). In the rubble against Costa Rica, it belongs to Fabian Delph (5), Trent Alexander-Arnold (3) and Danny Rose (1).

The problem is that most likely, the last three names will not kick in front of Tunisia. Then do not understand Southgate turn around the corner kick to do. And it is sad that the team that had survived the "dead ball" now becomes harmless in situations so fixed.

Comments & Comments England - Tunisia

Young scored "dead ball"
If Rose is not selected, the England squad will have only one left-footed player, and that is ... goalkeeper Pickford. Despite having better speed and left-footed, Tottenham's defenders are far behind in the race for the left-hander. Simply because the United player is better in fixed situations.