From the Guardian · · 50s
England beat Spain with crosses
England can score against Spain by crossing the ball into the box
In brief
England can score against Spain by crossing the ball into the box Crosses are the most effective way to score against Spain's defense Originally reported by the Guardian.
Tuchel's challenge
England must play differently to beat Spain's strong defense
“There is no heritage of: 'Oh, let's control around the middle line. Let's do a deep buildup and then bring them out'”
Spain's defense weakness
Spain conceded six high-value chances in 750 minutes this summer
“For me, this is not football”
McTominay's impact
Scott McTominay scored twice against Spain in Scotland
“Rodri said after enduring the home side's combative approach”
Crosses work
Spain's defense struggles with crosses from wide areas
“Cristiano Ronaldo had a relatively high value effort after a cross”
World Cup data
Spain conceded only one goal in eight games at the World Cup
“The highest value shot they allowed occurred in the 121st minute”
Tuchel's strategy
Tuchel wants England to play more like Spain but it's not possible
“There is no heritage of: 'Oh, let's control around the middle line'”
Crossing effectiveness
Crosses are the most efficient way to score against Spain
“Cubarsí and laporte each contested fewer than four aerial duels per 90 minutes”
England's chance
Trent Alexander-Arnold can deliver a cross to Harry Kane
“If trent alexander-arnold is keen to get back into tuchel's good books”
What matters most
Crosses are the most effective way to score against Spain's defense
