: England, all huff and puff to no reward, trailed at the break with a lack of fizz in their passing and confidence on the wane, according to The Guardian. To the manager credit his reaction was bold, flooding the box with attackers and, in the end, the two strikers introduced at the interval scored the goals to send the team to the top of Group B. England had never won a game at a major tournament having trailed at half-time. His decision to select the same side in successive matches for the first time since the losses to Italy and Uruguay at the World Cup 24 games previously appeared to have backfired. This was historic – and a timely reward for a manager under pressure. Related:Euro 2016: Sturridge leaves it late as England come back to beat Wales 2) Negative Wales fail to do themselves justice Ashley Williams summoned players and staff together on the pitch after the final whistle, those in the huddle presumably reminded this team destiny remains in their own hands. That tag of conservatism, so often pinned to Hodgson, may have gone the same way as Wales.
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