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Could England's set-pieces win them the World Cup?

Could England's set-pieces win them the World Cup?

Summary

The article discusses how England's national football team, under head coach Thomas Tuchel, might use set-pieces as a key strategy to win the World Cup. Set-pieces are plays in football like free-kicks or corners, and experts believe players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka can use these plays to England's advantage.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of England's national football team for the World Cup.
  • Set-pieces are actions like free-kicks or corners used in football to create scoring chances.
  • Paul Robinson, a former England goalkeeper, believes set-pieces can help England win the World Cup.
  • Arsenal's Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are noted for their set-piece skills.
  • In the current Premier League season, 27% of goals have been scored from set-pieces.
  • Arsenal has scored 34% of their goals from set-pieces this season.
  • England's team includes tall and strong players who could be effective in set-piece situations.
  • Robinson believes using set-pieces could give England an advantage in tight World Cup matches.

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