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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 23Declan Rice Makes Clumsy Challenge in England-Ghana World Cup Match on BBC 5 Live
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 23Summary
- Declan Rice drew criticism after steaming into a challenge for a ball he was never going to win during England's World Cup match against Ghana.
- Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live the tackle was not malicious but was clumsy, saying England were being asked serious questions in the game.
- Boston Stadium became the setting for a moment that underlined Ghana's ability to pressure England and force responses from Rice's side.
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Is England's attacking prowess enough to mask defensive frailties, or will their high-risk style be their downfall at the World Cup? Are England's defensive 'cracks' a sign of individual errors or a fatal flaw in manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical system?