England.

Team stats analysis

(01.09.2018 - 10.02.2019)

Report creation date: 10.02.2019

 Team stats analysis
Philosophy of playing 2

Formations on the field Game philosophy TOP-5 InStat Index TOP-5 Goal+Assist
England tries to control the game (with an average of 52% ball Matches Matches

possession) by performing many passes (589). The team relies on 19 Rashford 312 6 19 Rashford 4 6
mobility of middle line and attacking players, who exchange 14 Alexander-Arnold 293 3 9 Kane 3 5
positions and craft combinations in order to create free zones in 3 Chilwell 290 5 10 Sterling 2 3
opponent’s defense and move towards opponent’s goal. Attacks 22 Dier 289 6 18 Lingard 2 4

are mostly developed down the flanks. Wingers are technically 18 Lingard 285 4 20 Wilson 1 1

skilled, often apply dribbling for crafting extra-attacks, full-backs

9 actively support them. At the finishing stage players often use air
crosses and ground crosses. England actively pressures
Kane
opponents in their half. In positional defense the team tries to
11 10
block the central zone, thus forcing opponents to the flanks. TOP-5 Playing in TOP-5 Goal mistakes
Rashford Sterling scoring attacks Matches Matches

9 Kane 6 5 3 Chilwell 4 5
Opponent’s chances 19 Rashford 4 6 22 Dier 3 6
The players actively follow the ball, the team creates 1 Pickford 2 5 1 Pickford 2 5
8 7 3 Chilwell 2 5 15 Stones 2 4
compactness in the possession zone and narrows the game
Delph Barkley space. Opponents should use the full width of the field and 22 Dier 2 6 5 Tarkowski 2 1
quickly change the flank of attack. This will provide the space at
the far flank, it’s advisable to include the full-backs in order to
4 create the width of attacks. English full-backs may miss passes
behind them and often have no support. It’s advisable to use one
Dier
touch in order to perform a vertical pass to a partner on run in
their zone. Central midfielders do not interact in an organized Types of goals scored and conceded
way when creating pressing on the flanks, allowing to pass the
Goals scored Goals conceded
ball to the unmarked partners in half-spaces, from where extra-
3 6 5 2 in positional attacks 5 50% 2 40%
attacking passes or middle-distance shots can be performed.
in counter-attacks 2 20% 1 20%
Chilwell Maguire Stones Walker
Set pieces attacks 3 30% 2 40%
Threats for opponents Corners 1 10% 1 20%
1 Free-kick attacks 1 10% 1 20%
Thanks to a good mutual understanding, the team crafts fast Penalty attack - -
Pickford
flank combinations and successfully enters the box. Alli, Barkley
and Delph successfully craft combinations with short and middle
passes, and after those the flank defenders move to the side box
edge. Through passes into half-space zones are frequent where Goals during the match
Miss the match Rashford and Sterling are supposed to cut inside. Kane
effectively offers himself for receiving the ball in the paths
1-1 4-0 1-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 3-0 0-1
between defenders either can drop deeper in midfield, he’s 0-15 15-30 30-45 45+ 45-60 60-75 75-90 90+

successful at the finishing stage of attacks as well as being a

target for crosses and long balls. Be aware of his long-range 3
2
shot. In counter-attacks the team rely much on pace and 1

dribbling of both wingers. 0 15 30 45 60 75 90

Substitution options
20 14 2 8 5 8
Dele Alli Lingard Trippier Jordan Henderson Gomez Winks - Goals scored - Goals conceded
 Team stats analysis
Tactics in last matches 3

England 2-1 Croatia Spain 2-3 England Game strategy in recent matches
18.11.2018 15.10.2018
In last 4 matches the main formation was 4-3-3 despite almost
Position Position all previous games under Gareth Southgate were played in a
1 Pickford GK 1 Pickford GK 3-5-2 line-up.
3 Chilwell LD 3 Chilwell LD Goalkeepers: Pickford (1) is a main goalie while McCarthy (21) is
6 Stones CD 6 Maguire CD
his substitute.
5 Gomez CD 5 Gomez CD
9
2 Walker RD 17 2 Trippier 85' RD Defense: Stones (5 or 6), Gomez (5) and Maguire (6) are center-
4 Dier DMC 11 10 4 Dier DMC 9
backs. Chilwell (3) is a main left full-back while on the right side
8 Delph 73' CM 3
7 7 Barkley 76' CM
10 can play Walker (2), Trippier (2) or Alexander-Arnold (2).
20
7 Barkley 63' CM 8 8 Winks 91' CM
4
11 Midfield: Dier (4) is a defensive midfielder. Delph (8 or 4) is a
11 Rashford 73' AML 2 11 Rashford AML
7
8
central midfielder focused more on defensive tasks as well as
10 Sterling AMR 6 10 Sterling 2 AMR 3
5 4
2 can position on the left side. Winks (8) and Jordan Henderson (8)
9 Kane CF 9 Kane CF
are box-to-box midfielders. Dele Alli (20), Barkley (7) and Lingard
5
(14) are attacking midfielders. Rashford (11) and Sterling (10) are
20 Dele Alli 63' AMC 12 Walker 76' 6 12
left and right wingers, however both can be performed as strikers
14 Lingard 73' CM 14 Alexander-Arnold 85'
17 Sancho 73' AMR 16 Chalobah 91'
depending on the game plan. Sancho (17) is a back-up right
1
1
winger.
Attack: Kane (9) is a main center-forward, while Wilson (9) or one
of wingers can occupy that position.

England 3-0 United States Croatia 0-0 England

15.11.2018 12.10.2018
Position Position

1 Pickford 46' GK 1 Pickford GK

3 Chilwell 58' LD 3 Chilwell LD
6 Dunk CD 6 Maguire CD
5 Keane CD 9 5 Stones CD
2 Alexander-Arnold RD 2 Walker RD
14 7
10
4 Delph DMC 4 Dier DMC 11 22
23
19 9 10
11 Dele Alli 58' CM 16 2
7 Barkley CM
11 8
8
8 Winks 70' CM 8 Jordan Henderson CM 7 2
4
3
14 Lingard 58' AML 22 11 Rashford AML 3

7 Sancho AMR 10 Sterling 78' AMR 4

9 Wilson 79' CF 9 Kane CF 6

5 5
6
21 McCarthy 46' 22 Sancho 78'
22 Dier 58'
16 Jordan Henderson 58' 1
21 1
10 Rooney 58'
23 Loftus-Cheek 70'
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Positional attacks 4

1 2

General patterns
The team controls the ball in the back line, involving central
defenders and a holding midfielder. Full-backs take high
positions along the flanks while the rest of the players fill the
central zone and half-space zones. Attackers frequently swap
their positions. By rushing in different directions, players try to
ruin opponent’s defensive structure and enter into the free zones.
The attack is further quickly turned to the flank zone. Full-backs
may also participate in the initial stage of attack. When
opponents actively intensify the central zone, they move closer
to own goal and receive the ball near the central line. Then they
develop attacks using vertical passes to wingers on run into half-
space zone.

Combinations down the flanks

In positional attacks England mostly uses flanks. 1-2 centerfield
players join flank players, the far winger may move to the strong
flank. This allows the team to intensify the ball zone and enter
positions for performing passes into the box by crafting well-
organized combinations. Wingers might take a more central
position and provide passing options between the lines. After
3 4 receiving the ball, the aim is to exploit attacking players’ runs
behind opponent’s defense. It should be stressed that wingers
might also drop deeper and support teammates in build-up.

Kane as a focal point up front

The main striker – Kane is tall, aerially adept and is also mobile.
Thus, the team have different dimensions of attack due to his
versatility. Long balls are to be expected from goal kicks/back
passes with pressure on the goalkeeper, for fast vertical build up
and as a surprise attacking element – the main recipient will be
Kane who has great aerial ability (67% winning rate). Moreover,
Kane has a technical ability and awareness to link up play in the
final third and help his team reach the final stage of attacks. The
rotation and movement of the wingers allows him to drop and
have options ahead or he can turn and look to dribble and/or
shoot from any range. He also drags defenders with his
movement thus creating space for supporting runners.
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Counter-attacks 5

5 6

Recovery in opposition half

The team overloads small zones close to the flanks for winning
the ball back from the opposition and not allowing the ball to
escape that zone of pressure. When they recover the ball, they try
to move the ball promptly to another side, using the winger for
first pass with the aim to open up space for quick transition. The
wingers drift inside to receive from the recoverer, and can play
through pass in behind for the attackers running behind the
defenders’ backs or pass the ball back to the full-back who has
the proper visual to evaluate teammates’ movement and give the
ball to them. In such case the central midfielders tend to move
outwards in response to the inwards movement of the winger, in
order to provide width.

Recovery in own half

The main option of development of counter-attacks is use of
long passes after recovery in own half, trying to deliver a ball
directly towards center-forward or winger (Rashford especially
due to his height and pace). They open behind defenders’ back
and make movements into free space to receive a ball freely.
Such long passes can be done both right after ball recovery and
7 8 after quick draw in short pass, so at once first or second pass
follows forward. Such passes are made often into challenges.

Actions in the final third

Players try to aggravate a game due to penetrative passes
between defenders under breakthroughs of attacking group.
Kane often looks for an opportunity to make diagonal
breakthrough behind defenders, trying to receive a ball on move
to goal. After attacks down the flanks they are inclined to make
crosses into the penalty area with its saturation or strong
penetrative passes under a shot on goal. In the final third of the
field players are able to cover the whole width and use transition
of a ball from one flank to another, looking for openings of
attacking group.
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Playing in attack 6

Attacks efficiency TOP-10 Passes / accurate TOP-10 Shots / on target

Total with shots Finished with goals Av. per 90 min Av. per 90 min

22 Dier 285 / 268 94% 56 / 53 19 Rashford 11 / 7 64% 2.1 / 1.3

Positional attacks 377 32 8% 5 1.3%
15 Stones 257 / 243 95% 72 / 68 9 Kane 9/5 56% 1.9 / 1.1
6 Maguire 252 / 225 89% 59 / 52 18 Lingard 6/3 50% 2.5 / 1.3
right side 149 10 7% 1 0.7%
2 Walker 225 / 185 82% 66 / 55 22 Dier 5/1 20% 1 / 0.2
5 Gomez 205 / 184 90% 63 / 57 10 Sterling 5/4 80% 1.7 / 1.3
center 85 13 15% 2 2.4%
11 Delph 202 / 185 92% 77 / 71 7 Barkley 4/0 0% 1.5 / 0
3 Chilwell 201 / 173 86% 50 / 43 23 Loftus-Cheek 2/1 50% 2.1 / 1.1
left side 143 9 6% 2 1.4%
16 Jordan Henderson 167 / 133 80% 68 / 54 10 Rooney 2/2 100% 5/5
1 Pickford 143 / 126 88% 30 / 26 20 Wilson 2/2 100% 2.3 / 2.3
Counter-attacks 57 5 9% 2 3.5%
14 Alexander-Arnold 141 / 109 77% 70 / 54 14 Alexander-Arnold 2/2 100% 1/1

right side 17 1 6% - 0%

center 18 1 6% 1 6%

TOP-10 Key passes / accurate TOP-10 Frequent combinations

left side 22 3 14% 1 4.5%
Av. per 90 min

Set pieces attacks 44 18 41% 3 7% 17 Sancho 10 / 5 50% 7 / 3.5 1 5. Gomez 15. Stones 77 49 28
14 Alexander-Arnold 10 / 5 50% 4.9 / 2.5 2 15. Stones 22. Dier 73 38 35
corner attack 23 9 39% 1 4.3% 9 Kane 10 / 4 40% 2.1 / 0.9 3 6. Maguire 15. Stones 62 30 32
19 Rashford 8/5 63% 1.5 / 1 4 2. Walker 22. Dier 55 37 18
after free-kick play 16 5 31% 1 6% 18 Lingard 6/4 67% 2.5 / 1.7 5 6. Maguire 22. Dier 48 25 23
10 Rooney 6/3 50% 15 / 8 6 11. Delph 22. Dier 43 23 20

from direct free-kicks 2 2 100% - 0% 3 Chilwell 6/5 83% 1.5 / 1.3 7 5. Dunk 4. Keane 42 24 18
16 Jordan Henderson 5/0 0% 2/0 8 6. Maguire 3. Chilwell 41 22 19
2 Trippier 5/0 0% 2.2 / 0 9 4. Keane 14. Alexander-A 38 25 13
penalty attack - - - - -
10 Sterling 5/4 80% 1.7 / 1.3 10 3. Chilwell 19. Rashford 38 28 10

Flank attacks on average per match / with shot, TOP-10 Dribbles / successful TOP-10 Attacking challenges
efficiency % Av. per 90 min
Successful/ won Av. per 90 min

19 Rashford 33 / 21 64% 6/4 9 Kane 71 / 37 52% 15 / 8

3 Chilwell 14 / 8 57% 3.5 / 2 19 Rashford 64 / 25 39% 12 / 4.8
3 Rose 13 / 10 77% 9/7 10 Sterling 35 / 11 31% 12 / 3.7
10 Sterling 11 / 3 27% 3.7 / 1 7 Barkley 25 / 14 56% 10 / 5
11 Delph 11 / 7 64% 4.2 / 2.7 22 Dier 23 / 11 48% 4.6 / 2.2
9 Kane 11 / 6 55% 2.4 / 1.3 3 Chilwell 20 / 11 55% 5 / 2.8
7 Barkley 9/9 100% 3.5 / 3.5 11 Delph 18 / 9 50% 7 / 3.4
8 Winks 8/5 63% 4.5 / 2.8 20 Wilson 18 / 9 50% 21 / 10
23 Loftus-Cheek 7/3 43% 8 / 3.2 6 Maguire 17 / 11 65% 4 / 2.6
6 Maguire 6/6 100% 1.4 / 1.4 3 Rose 17 / 12 71% 12 / 9

28 / 2 17 / 2 28 / 2
7% 12% 7%
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Penalty takers 7

Penalty takers Current season Last 15 penalty this season

10
Opponent's Score after
Last 4 years Current season Player Date team Goalkeeper Missed Minute penalty

9 Kane 32 / 28 88% 10 / 9 90% Lingard 22.12.18 Cardiff City Etheridge 57' 4:1
Penalty
20 Wilson 8/7 88% 2/1 50% Sterling 18.12.18 Leicester City Ward wide shootout 1:1
9
20 Dele Alli 3/3 100% 2/2 100% 9 Kane 02.12.18 Arsenal FC Leno 34' 2:1
17 Sancho 7/6 86% 1/1 100% 17 Wilson 27.10.18 Fulham Sergio Rico 14' 1:0
9 7 9
19 Rashford 4/4 100% 1/1 100%
18 Kane 29.09.18 Huddersfield Town Lossl 34' 2:0
Penalty
7 Barkley 4/3 75% 1/1 100% 9 16 Dele Alli 26.09.18 Watford Gomes shootout 4:2
16 Jordan Henderson 3/1 33% 1/0 0% Dele Alli 26.09.18 Watford Gomes 81' 1:1
19
10 Sterling 3/1 33% 1/0 0% 99 Kane 22.09.18 Brighton and Hove Albion Ryan 42' 1:0
23
22 Dier 2/1 50% 1/1 100%
9 9 2020
20 22 9 20 Wilson 11.08.18 Cardiff City Etheridge saved 35' 1:0
Penalty
18 Lingard 1/1 100% 1/1 100% Barkley 07.08.18 Olympique Lyonnais Anthony Lopes shootout 2:2
Penalty
Loftus-Cheek 01.08.18 Arsenal FC Cech saved shootout 6:5
- Penalties scored (17) - Penalties missed (5) Penalty
Sancho 26.07.18 Benfica Svilar shootout 3:3
Penalty
Jordan Hender 03.07.18 Colombia David Ospina saved shootout 2:3
Penalty
Dier 03.07.18 Colombia David Ospina shootout 4:3
TOP-4 Penalty takers Kane 03.07.18 Colombia David Ospina
Penalty
shootout 1:1
last 10 penalty shots or all last shots in 4 years

Harry Kane Callum Wilson

1 Tottenham 1:0 Chelsea 08.01.19 1 Fulham 0:3 Bournemouth 27.10.18

2 Arsenal 4:2 Tottenham 02.12.18 10 2 Bournemouth 2:0 Cardiff City 11.08.18
8
3 Huddersfield 0:2 Tottenham 29.09.18 7 3 Bournemouth 3:1 Middlesbrough 24.10.17
5
4 Brighton 1:2 Tottenham 22.09.18 3 4 Bournemouth 3:3 Arsenal 04.01.17
5 Colombia 1:1 England 03.07.18 5 Bournemouth 4:3 Liverpool 04.12.16
6 Colombia 1:1 England 03.07.18 4 6 Arsenal 3:1 Bournemouth 27.11.16 6 3
9 8
7 England 6:1 Panama 24.06.18 7 West Ham 3:4 Bournemouth 22.08.15 4 7
6 2 1 1 5 2
8 England 6:1 Panama 24.06.18 8 Bournemouth 4:0 Blackpool 14.03.15
9 Rochdale 2:2 Tottenham 18.02.18
10 Liverpool 2:2 Tottenham 04.02.18

Dele Alli Jadon Sancho

1 Tottenham 2:2 Watford 26.09.18 1 Borussia 2:2 Benfica 26.07.18

2 Tottenham 2:2 Watford 26.09.18 2 Real Madrid Juv 2:1 Borussia 06.12.17 5
3 Tottenham 2:1 Southampton 19.03.17 3 England 4:0 Iraq 14.10.17 1

4 England 3:2 Mexico 11.10.17

5 England 3:0 Netherlands 10.05.17
6 Salzburg 1:1 Man City 08.02.17 7
3 6
2 1 7 England 3:0 Romania 27.10.16 3 4 2
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Playing in defense 8

9 10

High pressing
Although England are not playing all the time in high pressing,
they are looking to be aggressive out of possession and they
recover the ball in opponent’s half very often. They step higher
especially early in the game or when they try equalize. At the
same time, back line is well at protecting space behind them.
They are not looking to step up quickly and as a result, if rivals
can pass through that first line of pressing, space can be found in
between their lines and counter-attack can be developed well
from that position.

Breaks between the lines in transition

Full-backs active performance and their regular vertical
movements make them vulnerable to passes behind. When
delivering the ball to the flank and when a defender promptly
moves forward, it’s advisable to craft combinations between the
two players with one-touch passes. Central defenders often stay
in a narrow position and do not support a partner. When moving
to own goal, English players periodically have a break between
the lines. Dier moves to the box late, this allows opponent’s
players receiving the ball and shooting, if they craft the second
11 12 chance attack. It’s advisable to perform soft ground passes to the
area of the 11-meter mark.

Vulnerable under pressure in the initial stage of build-up

England look to value the possession and build-up patiently from
the back. However, against aggressive and fast opponents they
suffer a lot under pressure during the first stage of build-up. As a
result, it might be fruitful to press them and recover the ball in
high zones of the pitch. The most vulnerable players are on
flanks – Chilwell (2,3 lost balls in own half), Sterling (3 balls),
Alexander-Arnold (2 balls). It is possible to hurt them with fast
transitions and take advantage of the space conceded by
defenders while they try to take a higher position.
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Playing in defense 9

Opponent's attacks efficiency TOP-10 Challenges in defence won TOP-10 Interceptions / in opp. half
Total with shots Finished with goals Av. per 90 min Av. per 90 min

22 Dier 38 / 23 61% 8 / 4.6 15 Stones 23 / 1 4.3% 6 / 0.3

Positional attacks 348 45 13% 2 0.6%
6 Maguire 36 / 21 58% 8 / 4.9 22 Dier 23 / 7 30% 4.6 / 1.4
2 Walker 30 / 19 63% 9/6 6 Maguire 23 / 0 0% 5/0
right side 119 14 12% 2 1.7%
3 Chilwell 27 / 16 59% 7/4 5 Gomez 18 / 0 0% 6/0
15 Stones 21 / 12 57% 6 / 3.3 2 Walker 14 / 2 14% 4.1 / 0.6
center 97 14 14% - 0%
5 Gomez 21 / 10 48% 6 / 3.1 11 Delph 13 / 6 46% 5 / 2.3
10 Sterling 20 / 11 55% 7 / 3.7 19 Rashford 13 / 7 54% 2.5 / 1.3
left side 132 17 13% - 0%
19 Rashford 18 / 11 61% 3.5 / 2.1 3 Chilwell 12 / 0 0% 3/0
11 Delph 17 / 7 41% 7 / 2.7 7 Barkley 11 / 4 36% 4.2 / 1.5
Counter-attacks 79 17 22% 1 1.3%
2 Trippier 16 / 9 56% 7/4 2 Trippier 11 / 3 27% 4.9 / 1.3

right side 25 10 40% 1 4%

center 27 4 15% - 0%

left side 27 3 11% - 0% TOP-10 Tackles / successful TOP-10 Air challenges / successful
Av. per 90 min Av. per 90 min
Set pieces attacks 40 15 38% 2 5% 22 Dier 22 / 12 55% 4.4 / 2.4 9 Kane 33 / 22 67% 7 / 4.7
6 Maguire 14 / 9 64% 3.3 / 2.1 6 Maguire 16 / 9 56% 3.7 / 2.1
corner attack 29 10 34% 1 3.4% 3 Chilwell 11 / 6 55% 2.8 / 1.5 5 Gomez 15 / 8 53% 4.6 / 2.5
7 Barkley 9/2 22% 3.5 / 0.8 22 Dier 15 / 10 67% 3/2
after free-kick play 7 2 29% 1 14% 19 Rashford 9/6 67% 1.7 / 1.2 2 Walker 11 / 8 73% 3.2 / 2.4
10 Sterling 9/5 56% 3 / 1.7 19 Rashford 11 / 2 18% 2.1 / 0.4
from direct free-kicks 3 3 100% - 0% 16 Jordan Henderson 8/3 38% 3.3 / 1.2 15 Stones 10 / 7 70% 2.8 / 2
11 Delph 8/5 63% 3.1 / 1.9 3 Chilwell 7/4 57% 1.8 / 1
penalty attack - - - - - 2 Trippier 8/6 75% 3.6 / 2.7 10 Sterling 7/1 14% 2.3 / 0.3
14 Alexander-Arnold 8/6 75% 4/3 2 Trippier 6/2 33% 2.7 / 0.9

Opponent's flank attacks on average per match / with shot, TOP-10 Fouls committed / suffered Opponent's penalties
efficiency % Av. per 90 min

22 Dier 7 / 4 57% 1.4 / 0.8

10 Sterling 6 / 6 100% 2/2
6 Maguire 6 / 1 17% 1.4 / 0.2
2 Trippier 4 / 3 75% 1.8 / 1.3
15 Stones 4 / 2 50% 1.1 / 0.6
7 Barkley 4 / 5 125% 1.5 / 1.9
16 Jordan Henderson 4 / 0 0% 1.6 / 0
18 Lingard 4 / 2 50% 1.7 / 0.8
9 Welbeck 3 / 0 0% 4/0
- Penalties scored (0) - Penalties missed (0)
17 Sancho 3 / 1 33% 2.1 / 0.7
27 / 3 21 / 3 24 / 4
11% 14% 17%
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Set pieces in attack 10

Corners in attack England - Croatia, 18.11.18 11:09 England - Croatia, 18.11.18 15:39

Chiwell, Barkley, Sterling and Henderson are among cross takers

in recent games. 6 players position in opponent’s box. Sterling
and Rashford are positioned in a way to complete crosses to the
near corner of the goalkeeper’s box (the latter often rushes
towards the taker while the former stays in the 6-yard box). 4
other players start their runs from the penalty spot area: Kane
rushes to the far corner of the goalkeeper’s box, aiming at
completing a nod-in from a partner or redirecting the shot, Dier
runs towards near post, Stones rushes into the center from deep
positions, locally intensifying the zone. The players are capable
to perform combinations with a screen. The center of the box is England - Croatia, 18.11.18 17:55 England - Croatia, 18.11.18 08:27
the main direction of crosses. Chilwell or Barkley are picking-up
the rebounds.

Free-kicks in attack
Free-kicks are performed by the same group of players. Most
often, the cross is sent on the outgoing trajectory to the far
corner of the goalkeeper’s box. In this case the intensification is
created by Kane or Alli moving from the depths of the box,
Stones rushes towards the far post. When the set-piece is
situated on the flank, the team has 6 players inside the box while
another one may be on the flank as an option for short play and England - Croatia, 18.11.18 53:34 England - Croatia, 18.11.18 67:17
then to perform a cross. Players can perform a cross to the center
of the box intended for Dier or one of the central defenders, but
not for shooting, for performing a nod-in, as a rule, also to the far
corner of the goalkeeper’s box. Cooperating, Sterling or Rashford
can provide support to Kane by blocking an opponent when he
moves to receive a cross.

England - USA, 15.11.18 19:12 Croatia - England, 12.10.18 50:05

 Team stats analysis
Set pieces in defense 11

Corners in defense England - Croatia, 18.11.18 21:01 England - Croatia, 18.11.18 51:16

England organizes the mixed defense. The number of players in

active defense inside the box depends on the rival’s behavior.
Basically, Kane covers the near-post area and another one player
secures the far post. Other 5-6 players perform individual
covering. Sterling or another pacey player prepares for a
transition phase. However, the number of players in active
defense can go up, if opponents are truly dangerous in the corner-
kick attacks. If an opposite-team decides to play a short-pass
combination, 2 of the English players try to block a pass into the
box. When defending players move closer to own goal, the upper
zone of the goalkeeper’s remains uncovered, and the picking-up England - Croatia, 18.11.18 81:06 Spain - England, 15.10.18 20:57
player does not timely react to the nod-in to this zone.

Free-kicks in defense
Zonal marking is used. When opponents choose to play ball into
the box, the English players gather inside the penalty area or on
its line. They wait for ball delivery in such setting. When the ball
is played, they run – side by side with attacking opponents –
towards place where ball is pointed. Additionally one or two
players may stay in a wall, while one more player (Trippier,
Barkley or Chilwell) could stay just in front of the defending line
and wait for second balls collection. When opponent has a England - USA, 15.11.18 61:38 Spain - England, 15.10.18 22:07
chance to shoot directly, 4-5 players will stay in a wall, while
others will be set in penalty area (or on its line) and mark rivals.
However, the England players may have problems with
distributing marking duties on the move.

Spain - England, 15.10.18 71:31 Croatia - England, 12.10.18 34:27

 Team stats analysis
Crosses from corners in attack 12

Corners in attack Crosses from the right

23 corners

Total Accurate with shots with goals Total Accurate with shots with goals

Crosses from corners 21 12 57% 7 33% 1 4.8% Crosses from corners 16 8 50% 5 31% 1 6%

Near post 6 5 83% 2 33% - Near post 2 2 100% 1 50% - 2/0

0%
Far post 2 1 50% 2 100% 1 50% Far post 1 - 1 100% 1 100%
1/0 2/2
0% 100%
Goalkeeper zone 2 - - - Goalkeeper zone 2 - - -

11 / 6
11 meters 11 6 55% 3 27% - 11 meters 11 6 55% 3 27% - 55%

Crosses from the left

Total Accurate with shots with goals

Crosses from corners 5 4 80% 2 40% -

Near post 4 3 75% 1 25% - -

Far post 1 1 100% 1 100% -

4/3 1/1
75% 100%
Goalkeeper zone - - - -

-
11 meters - - - -
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Crosses from corners in defense 13

Corners in defense Crosses from the right

29 corners

Total Accurate with shots with goals Total Accurate with shots with goals

Opponent corner crosses 28 15 54% 9 32% 1 3.6% Opponent corner crosses 15 9 60% 6 40% 1 7%

Near post 13 6 46% 5 38% 1 8% Near post 9 5 56% 5 56% 1 11% 3/3
100%
Far post 6 1 17% 1 17% - Far post 2 - - -
2/0 9/5
0% 56%
Goalkeeper zone 5 5 100% 3 60% - Goalkeeper zone 3 3 100% 1 33% -

1/1
11 meters 4 3 75% - - 11 meters 1 1 100% - - 100%

Crosses from the left

Total Accurate with shots with goals

Opponent corner crosses 13 6 46% 3 23% -

Near post 4 1 25% - - 2/2

100%
Far post 4 1 25% 1 25% -
4/1 4/1
25% 25%
Goalkeeper zone 2 2 100% 2 100% -

3/2
11 meters 3 2 67% - - 67%
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Players' corner stats 14

TOP-10 corner kick takers TO THE NEAR POST TO THE FAR POST TO THE GOALKEEPER ZONE TO THE 11 METERS ZONE FROM THE RIGHT FLANK FROM THE LEFT FLANK
With With Total / With With Total / With With Total / With With Total / With With Total / With With Total / With With
Total / accurate shots goals accurate shots goals accurate shots goals accurate shots goals accurate shots goals accurate shots goals accurate shots goals
7 Barkley 5 / 4 80% 2 40% - - - - - - - - - - 5 / 4 80% 2 40% - 5 / 4 80% 2 40% - - - -
16 Jordan Henderson 4 / 2 50% 1 25% - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - - - - 1 / 0 0% - - 2 / 1 50% - - 4 / 2 50% 1 25% - - - -
14 Alexander-Arnold 3 / 0 0% - - - - - - - - 1 / 0 0% - - 2 / 0 0% - - 3 / 0 0% - - - - -
3 Chilwell 3 / 2 67% - - 3 / 2 67% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 / 2 67% - -
2 Trippier 2 / 2 100% 2 100% - - - - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - - - - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% -
17 Sancho 1 / 0 0% - - - - - - - - - - - 1 / 0 0% - - 1 / 0 0% - - - - -
10 Sterling 1 / 1 100% - - 1 / 1 100% - - - - - - - - - - - 1 / 1 100% - - - - -
3 Rose 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 / 1 100% 1 100% -
2 Walker 1 / 0 0% 1 100% 1 100% - - - 1 / 0 0% 1 100% 1 100% - - - - - - 1 / 0 0% 1 100% 1 100% - - -

Ross Barkley Jordan Henderson Trent Alexander-Arnold Ben Chilwell

- 1/0 1/0 -
0% 0%
- - - 1/1 - - - -
100%
5/4 2/1 2/0 -
80% 50% 0%

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- - - - - - 3/2 -
67%
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TOP-10 corner cross targets TOP-10 Shots after corners TOP-10 interactions following corner
Total With shots With goals Shots On target Goals
crosses With shots With goals
19 Rashford 4 1 25% 1 25% 19 Rashford 2 2 100% 1 50% 1 2. Trippier 6. Maguire 2 2 -
6 Maguire 4 2 50% - 6 Maguire 2 1 50% - 2 2. Walker 19. Rashford 2 1 1
15 Stones 3 1 33% - 15 Stones 1 - - 3 7. Barkley 22. Dier 1 - -
22 Dier 2 2 100% - 9 Welbeck 1 1 100% - 4 3. Rose 9. Welbeck 1 - -
9 Kane 2 - - 3 Chilwell 1 1 100% - 5 7. Barkley 15. Stones 1 1 -
9 Welbeck 1 1 100% - 22 Dier 1 - - 6 16. Jordan Hend 22. Dier 1 1 -
7 Barkley 1 - - 18 Lingard 1 - -
20 Wilson 1 - -
2 Trippier 1 - -

1. Jordan Pickford
24 years, 185 cm, Left footed
Goalkeeper
Capable of providing his defenders with backup by moving out of
the box. Prefers to kick the ball out at interceptions. Possesses
good reaction and jumping skills but concedes mistakes while
catching the ball, allowing opponents to follow up and shoot at
goal. Starts attacks with long passes.
3. Ben Chilwell
22 years, 178 cm
Left defender
This is a mobile left back, in the first stage of attack he positions
lower and then joins the attack at the high speed. Due to this he
often moves to a far quarter unmarked, he performs 4,3 passes
into the box per game. He mostly starts attacks with vertical
passes along the flank.
6. Harry Maguire
25 years, 194 cm, Right footed
Central defender
Tall central defender. Capable of moving forward by dribbling,
shows great technical skills at high speed. Often moves to
midfield. However, allows passes behind his back as he often
leaves the defensive line. A threat in offensive set-pieces.
15. John Stones
24 years, 188 cm
Central defender
He is threatening during set-pieces in attack, moves towards the
ball with a high jump in the middle or at the far post. When
playing in defense he rarely moves out of the line, but belatedly
reacts to passes on the left and on the right of his position.
2. Kyle Walker
28 years, 183 cm, Right footed
Right defender
He is a quick right full-back. He produces a number of openings
down the flank. Able to conduct a lengthy flank run and
penetrate the box for receiving a diagonal pass from the left
flank. Still, one can easily provoke him to foul.
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Players characteristics
22. Eric Dier
24 years, 188 cm
Defensive midfielder
Defensive midfielder. He is tall and strong player. Reliable during
defensive tasks. Effective especially in middle pressing. Still he
has got decent long and medium passing skill and great long
distance shot. He may lack mobility.
11. Fabian Delph
29 years, 174 cm
Left defender
Plays in the combinatorial manner, uses middle ground passes in
1-2 touches. He is able to perform an extra-attacking pass from
the depth. When supporting the zones between the defensive
lines he rarely tackles (3,1 attempts per game).
7. Ross Barkley
25 years, 186 cm
Central midfielder
Central midfielder, focused more on attack. He wisely rushes to
the free spaces between the defensive units, quickly preparing
shots from medium range distance. He is effective in dynamic
combinations. Strong in the air.
19. Marcus Rashford
21 years, 185 cm
Forward
He is a versatile fast attacker with quality dribbling ability. He
knows how to produce a timely opening into an open zone,
accelerating in a blink of an eye. He is capable of creating threat
via diagonal shifts for further shooting from outside the box.
10. Raheem Sterling
23 years, 170 cm, Right footed
Attacking midfielder
He is a menace in open zones. He has a quality speed, while also
being able to control the ball on the move. The player often
produces openings during counter-attacks in order to receive the
ball in a wide position. Poor in the air.
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9. Harry Kane
25 years, 188 cm, Right footed
Forward
The main striker. Capable to receive a ball deeper and produce a
key-pass action. He may use one touch to promptly deliver the
ball to a partner in an active position. Strong in aerial duels
being a target for long balls and crosses. Has a powerful long-
range shot.
20. Dele Alli
22 years, 188 cm, Right footed
Attacking midfielder
This is one of the key players in the extra-attacking stage. He
joins the attack on the flank or in the center square at high
speed. He is effective in dynamic combinations in partnerships.
During a combination he may take the striking position during a
second-chance attack.
18. Jesse Lingard
26 years, 174 cm
Attacking midfielder
He is a mobile forward line player. When playing at the right
flank, he shifts to the center a lot. He produces 2nd tempo high
speed runs, being solid in recognizing open zones. He often is a
finisher of attacks, while also being active in pressing.
2. Kieran Trippier
28 years, 173 cm
Right defender
Launches crosses into the box, processing the ball to his right
foot before producing a cross. He is a quality dribbler on the
move. In defense, prefers not to attempt active tackling, while
also allowing some passing behind his back.
16. Jordan Henderson
28 years, 187 cm, Right footed
Defensive midfielder
This is a multifunctional player of the midline. He can play in the
holding zone or more offensively. He exchanges short and
middle passes with partners, during these combinations he
rushes to the free space, performs long diagonal passes.
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Goalkeepers
Average per 90 mins

INSTAT Minutes Goals Shots saved, Supersave Fouls

committed /
Yellow / Non-attacking Attacking Short Medium Long
INDEX played conceded % s suffered red cards Passes, % passes passes Key passes passes passes passes
1 Pickford 277 431 5 15 75% 5 - - 30 88% 12 18 - 1.3 17 11
21 McCarthy 264 48 - - - - - 24 85% 11 13 - - 19 6
1 Butland 255 95 - 2 100% - 1/0 - 28 93% 16 12 - - 19 9

Field players
Average per 90 mins

INSTAT Minutes Goals / Fouls committed Passes into the Defensive Attacking Dribbles / Tackles / Air Picking- Intercepti Lost balls / Ball recoveries
INDEX played assists Shots, % / suffered Offsides Passes, % Key passes, % penalty box, % Challenges, % challenges, % challenges, % successful, % successful, % challenges, % ups ons in own half / in opp. half

3 Chilwell 290 360 0/1 1 100% 3/8 1 50 86% 1.5 83% 4.3 53% 12 57% 7 59% 5 55% 3.5 57% 2.8 55% 1.8 57% 3.8 3 6 / 2.3 4.8 / 0.8
15 Stones 275 323 - 1 0% 4/2 - 72 95% 0.6 100% 0.3 0% 8 54% 6 57% 2 43% 0.3 0% 1.4 20% 2.8 70% 6 6 2.8 / 1.4 7 / 0.6
5 Gomez 269 292 - - 2/1 - 63 90% 0.6 0% 1.5 60% 7 54% 6 48% 0.9 100% 0.6 100% 1.2 50% 4.6 53% 4.6 6 3.1 / 1.2 7 / 1.5
2 Walker 260 305 0/1 1 100% 2/0 - 66 82% 1.2 50% 3.2 27% 11 63% 9 63% 2.4 63% 0.9 33% 2.1 86% 3.2 73% 9 4.1 6 / 0.9 9 / 2.7
11 Delph 276 235 0/1 1 0% 2/2 - 77 92% 1.9 80% 1.5 50% 13 46% 7 41% 7 50% 4.2 64% 3.1 63% 2.3 33% 5 5 6 / 0.8 5 / 2.7
5 Dunk 252 93 - - - - 78 96% - - 11 55% 10 50% 1 100% - 2.9 33% 4.8 80% 1.9 6 1.9 / 0 10 / 1.9
4 Keane 260 93 - - 1/1 - 82 88% - - 10 60% 10 60% - - 3.9 25% 6 83% 1 8 2.9 / 1 4.8 / 0
14 Alexander-Arnold 293 182 1/0 2 100% 1/0 - 70 77% 4.9 50% 6 38% 9 39% 4.9 60% 4 13% 1.5 0% 4 75% 1 0% 6 4.9 9/2 4.5 / 1.5
6 Maguire 276 386 - 2 50% 6/1 - 59 89% 0.2 0% 0.9 25% 12 60% 8 58% 4 65% 1.4 100% 3.3 64% 3.7 56% 6 5 3.3 / 0.9 7 / 0.5
2 Trippier 238 201 - - 4/3 1 52 78% 2.2 0% 4.9 55% 12 52% 7 56% 4.9 45% 0.9 50% 3.6 75% 2.7 33% 4.9 4.9 6 / 1.3 4 / 1.8
5 Tarkowski 225 60 - - - - 48 94% - - 8 60% 6 75% 1.5 0% - 3 50% 3 100% 1.5 4.5 3/3 6/3
3 Rose 285 125 - 2 50% 1/5 2 49 74% 0.7 100% 4.3 50% 17 63% 5 43% 12 71% 9 77% 2.9 25% 1.4 0% 4.3 1.4 6 / 1.4 2.9 / 0.7
3 Shaw 237 53 0/1 - 1/1 - 46 89% 1.7 100% 5 33% 12 71% 8 60% 3.4 100% - 5 33% 3.4 100% 1.7 3.4 1.7 / 0 5/0

22 Dier 289 454 - 5 20% 7/4 - 56 94% 0.4 100% 1 20% 12 56% 8 61% 4.6 48% 0.6 100% 4.4 55% 3 67% 6 4.6 3.4 / 1 7 / 3.2
7 Barkley 259 233 - 4 0% 4/5 - 44 91% 1.2 33% 3.5 67% 15 45% 5 23% 10 56% 3.5 100% 3.5 22% 1.9 80% 3.5 4.2 5 / 0.8 2.7 / 1.2
10 Sterling 274 269 2/0 5 80% 6/6 1 33 84% 1.7 80% 2.7 50% 18 40% 7 55% 12 31% 3.7 27% 3 56% 2.3 14% 3.7 1 9/3 3.3 / 1.7
20 Dele Alli 246 187 0/1 - 1/4 - 44 88% 1.4 33% 2.9 67% 11 35% 6 50% 5 18% 1.4 33% 2.4 60% 1 50% 4.8 2.9 4.8 / 1 3.4 / 1
18 Lingard 285 212 2/0 6 50% 4/2 - 42 90% 2.5 67% 2.5 67% 10 54% 4.7 45% 6 62% 2.1 80% 2.1 40% 1.3 67% 3.8 1.7 3 / 0.8 3 / 0.8
17 Sancho 233 130 0/1 1 0% 3/1 - 47 82% 7 50% 2.8 50% 13 32% 4.2 50% 9 23% 3.5 20% 2.1 67% 0.7 0% 4.8 0.7 12 / 1.4 2.8 / 1.4
8 Winks 254 159 - 1 100% 1/1 - 48 92% 1.1 50% 1.1 100% 11 55% 5 44% 6 64% 4.5 63% 2.8 60% 1.1 0% 7 2.8 6 / 2.3 5 / 2.8
16 Jordan Henderson 225 220 - - 4/0 1 68 80% 2 0% 7 28% 8 25% 5 23% 2.9 29% 1.6 50% 3.3 38% 0.8 0% 7 3.3 9 / 0.4 4.1 / 1.6
23 Loftus-Cheek 236 84 - 2 50% 0/5 - 38 94% 2.1 100% 1.1 100% 25 35% 8 29% 17 38% 8 43% 3.2 33% 2.1 50% 8 2.1 5 / 2.1 3.2 / 2.1
16 Chalobah - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 - - 13 / 0
9 Welbeck 210 68 - 2 50% 3/0 - 17 77% - - 26 40% 11 50% 16 33% 2.6 50% 5 25% 8 50% 1.3 1.3 9 / 1.3 2.6 / 0

19 Rashford 312 468 3/1 11 64% 1/6 5 25 83% 1.5 63% 2.1 55% 16 44% 3.5 61% 12 39% 6 64% 1.7 67% 2.1 18% 2.5 2.5 9 / 1.2 1.2 / 0.4
9 Kane 266 420 1/2 9 56% 2/5 3 15 69% 2.1 40% 0.2 0% 17 53% 1.9 56% 15 52% 2.4 55% 0.9 50% 7 67% 3 1.7 9 / 1.9 1.1 / 0.2
20 Wilson 256 78 1/0 2 100% 2/1 1 16 64% 2.3 0% 1.2 0% 24 48% 3.5 33% 21 50% 4.6 50% 1.2 100% 2.3 50% 3.5 - 9 / 1.2 2.3 / 2.3
10 Rooney 245 36 - 2 100% 1/0 - 63 84% 15 50% 10 75% 13 40% 2.5 0% 10 50% 5 100% - 5 0% 5 - 8 / 2.5 -
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9 Kane 280
Matches: 5__Goals: 1__Assists: 2
19 Rashford 319 Average per 90 mins 10 Sterling 308
Matches: 6__Goals: 3__Assists: 1 Passes 15 69% Challenges 17 53%
Matches: 3__Goals: 2__ 1
key 1.9 44% defensive 1.9 56%
Average per 90 mins Average per 90 mins
crosses 0.6 0% attacking 15 52%
Passes 25 83% Challenges 16 44%
Interceptions 1.7 air 7 67%
Passes 33 84% Challenges 18 40%

key 0.8 75% defensive 3.5 61%

Picking-ups 3 ground 10 43%
key 0.3 100% defensive 7 55%

crosses 0.8 25% attacking 12 39%

Lost balls 9 tackles 0.9 50%
crosses 0.3 0% attacking 12 31%

Interceptions 2.5 air 2.1 18%

Ball recove. 1.1 dribbles 2.4 55%
Interceptions 1 air 2.3 14%

Picking-ups 2.5 ground 14 48%

Shots 1.9 Fouls 0.4 Picking-ups 3.7 ground 16 44%

Lost balls 9 tackles 1.7 67%

Shots / on target1.1 Foul suffered 1.1 Lost balls 9 tackles 3 56%

Ball recove. 1.2 dribbles 6 64% Ball recove. 3.3 dribbles 3.7 27%

Shots 2.1 Fouls 0.2 Shots 1.7 Fouls 2

Shots / on target1.3 Foul suffered 1.2 Shots / on target1.3 Foul suffered 2

11 Delph 310 7 Barkley 291

Matches: 3__Assists: 1 Matches: 3__ 1
Average per 90 mins
22 Dier 295 Average per 90 mins
Matches: 6__ 1
Passes 77 92% Challenges 13 46% Passes 44 91% Challenges 15 45%
Average per 90 mins
key 1.1 67% defensive 7 41% key 0.8 50% defensive 5 23%

crosses 0.8 50% attacking 7 50% Passes 56 94% Challenges 12 56% crosses 0.4 100% attacking 10 56%

Interceptions 5 air 2.3 33% key 0.2 100% defensive 8 61% Interceptions 4.2 air 1.9 80%

Picking-ups 5 ground 11 48% crosses 0.2 0% attacking 4.6 48% Picking-ups 3.5 ground 13 39%

Lost balls 6 tackles 3.1 63% Interceptions 4.6 air 3 67% Lost balls 5 tackles 3.5 22%

Ball recove. 5 dribbles 4.2 64% Picking-ups 6 ground 9 52% Ball recove. 2.7 dribbles 3.5 100%

Shots 0.4 Fouls 0.8 Lost balls 3.4 tackles 4.4 55% Shots 1.5 Fouls 1.5
Shots / on target- Foul suffered 0.8 Ball recove. 7 dribbles 0.6 100% Shots / on target- Foul suffered 1.9
Shots 1 Fouls 1.4
Shots / on target0.2 Foul suffered 0.8

3 Chilwell 305 6 Maguire 307 15 Stones 306 2 Walker 289

Matches: 5__Assists: 1 Matches: 4__ 1 Matches: 4__ 2 Matches: 4__Assists: 1
Average per 90 mins Average per 90 mins Average per 90 mins Average per 90 mins
Passes 50 86% Challenges 12 57% Passes 59 89% Challenges 12 60% Passes 72 95% Challenges 8 54% Passes 66 82% Challenges 11 63%

key 0.8 67% defensive 7 59% key 0.2 0% defensive 8 58% key 0.6 100% defensive 6 57% key 0.9 67% defensive 9 63%

crosses 1 50% attacking 5 55% crosses - - attacking 4 65% crosses - - attacking 2 43% crosses 2.4 25% attacking 2.4 63%

Interceptions 3 air 1.8 57% Interceptions 5 air 3.7 56% Interceptions 6 air 2.8 70% Interceptions 4.1 air 3.2 73%

Picking-ups 3.8 ground 10 58% Picking-ups 6 ground 9 62% Picking-ups 6 ground 5 44% Picking-ups 9 ground 8 59%

Lost balls 6 tackles 2.8 55% Lost balls 3.3 tackles 3.3 64% Lost balls 2.8 tackles 1.4 20% Lost balls 6 tackles 2.1 86%

Ball recove. 4.8 dribbles 3.5 57% Ball recove. 7 dribbles 1.4 100% Ball recove. 7 dribbles 0.3 0% Ball recove. 9 dribbles 0.9 33%

Shots 0.3 Fouls 0.8 Shots 0.5 Fouls 1.4 Shots 0.3 Fouls 1.1 Shots 0.3 Fouls 0.6
Shots / on target0.3 Foul suffered 2 Shots / on target0.2 Foul suffered 0.2 Shots / on target- Foul suffered 0.6 Shots / on target0.3 Foul suffered -