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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw featured for 45 minutes as England beat Netherlands 2-1 to ebook their place within the Euro 20204 closing.
The Netherlands took an early lead by means of Xavi Simons, who acquired the higher of Declan Rice earlier than making his method to the sting of the world and powerfully driving the ball throughout a helpless Jordan Pickford.
Nevertheless, their benefit didn’t final lengthy as Harry Kane restored parity simply 11 minutes later after the impasse was damaged.
Kane gained a penalty for the Three Lions and made no mistake from the spot-kick.
The sport appeared prefer it was destined for additional time with each side struggling to interrupt the opposite’s defence however substitute Ollie Watkins had different concepts.
The Aston Villa talisman acquired on the top of a cross from Cole Palmer, took a fast contact to his left, turned and produced a surprising shot into the underside nook.
Watkins’ last-minute aim secured England’s showdown with Spain in Berlin on Sunday.
Shaw was thrust into proceedings through the interval as he got here on rather than Kieran Trippier.
Through the time he was on the pitch, Shaw made only one interception. He delved into one floor duel, which he didn’t win. Aerially, the United left-back was required to contest two challenges. He got here out on prime on that one event.
He registered 37 touches of the ball. He efficiently delivered 25 of the 27 passes he tried, managing a cross accuracy of 93%. One among Shaw’s passes was a key cross.
The 28-year-old tried to attach with three crosses and two lengthy balls. He discovered his goal with one cross and as many lengthy balls.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
Earlier than the sport vs. Ronald Koeman’s males, Shaw insisted that he was match to start out a sport and he could lastly get his alternative on Sunday in opposition to La Roja.
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