England

2022 - 9 - 24

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Brook and Duckett sparkle before Wood fires England to big win (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Record fourth-wicket stand sets up unassailable total as Pakistan implode in chase.

4 on debut in the first T20I, and appeared ill-suited to the demands of trying to nail down a spot in Pakistan's ever-changing middle-order roster, where the openers' methodical run-plundering often requires those who come after to tee off straight away. Both showed glimpses of what they were capable of in the first two T20Is, before kicking things up a notch here. [Will Jacks](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/will-jacks-897549)' sparky debut innings of 40 off 22 ended with a catch in the deep. It may have come in a lost cause, but Masood's performance on this occasion suggested he has the wherewithal to survive. Topley then removed Rizwan in the next over with a slower delivery that pinged leg stump, and Wood had his second a ball later as Haider Ali spliced another rocket to square leg. Dahani finished with 0 for 62, the second most-expensive analysis by a Pakistan bowler in T20Is. His fourth delivery was back of a length in the channel outside off, encouraging Babar to open up the shoulders - but with 147kph/91mph of heat on the ball, Pakistan's batting bellwether could only manage a thick edge that soared down to deep third, where Topley calmly held a head-high catch. But they were off again, as Duckett swatted Mohammad Hasnain over deep square leg and Brook showcased both power and precision, drilling Dahani for a straight six and then deftly steering a follow-up yorker wide of the keeper. But hopes of an encore were quickly scotched, as England's reshaped attack ripped out the cream of Pakistan's batting. Having reeled in 200 while barely breaking sweat the night before, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the key men for Pakistan as they attempted what would have been a record chase. A total of 221 for 3 was the [highest conceded by Pakistan in T20Is](https://www.espncricinfo.com/ask/cricket-qna/highest-total-against-Pakistan&tournament=menst20i), the 63-run margin of defeat their heaviest against England. Brook's form was particularly scintillating, as he carved eight fours and five sixes to finish not out on 81 from just 35 deliveries - a strike rate of 231.42.

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Italy vs England live updates: Preview, start time, how to watch, line ... (The Athletic)

Welcome to our live coverage of today's UEFA Nations League match between Italy and England at the San Siro!With two games left in this edition of the ...

Bellingham has been one of England's few bright spots tonight. Gabbiadini breaks away clear on goal, but Pope saves his shot amid appeals for the offside flag to go up. September 23, 2022 at 8:33 PM UTC September 23, 2022 at 8:37 PM UTC Five games without an open play goal for England. FT Italy 1-0 England. So what does this mean for England? "It's not that we're not creating the chances... Every tournament we go into, we set out to win. It's my job to take that pressure for them." He said: "It's difficult to be too critical of the performance... [Harry Kane](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harry-kane-47vQtg5y5Ub8iFqb/) had a pair of chances in quick succession saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma before the game's final minute saw a clear header from Jude Bellingham stopped as well.

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England relegated after another blank (South Coast Register)

England have suffered the ignominy of relegation from the Nations League's top tier after a tepid defeat to...

I completely understand because of the result that is not going to be the reaction." "For large parts of the game we played very well. "It's difficult for me to be too critical of the performance.

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England player ratings: Bellingham a rare bright spot in dismal defeat (The Guardian)

Nick Pope (GK): Responded sharply to deny Gianluca Scamacca and Manolo Gabbiadini, but his distribution inspired little confidence. · Kyle Walker · Eric Dier ...

Bukayo Saka (LWB): An interesting selection on the left, but his defensive inexperience was exposed. The worry is his positioning. Jude Bellingham (CM): England improved when he drove forward in the second half. The West Ham captain argued with Walker during the first half. Reece James (RWB): Sent in a few teasing crosses but was often too casual. Harry Maguire (LCB): Beaten in the air by Scamacca early on but soon settled down.

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Wood clocks 156kph as England down Pakistan in third T20 (cricket.com.au)

A partnership of 139 in 69 balls by Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, and fearsome pace from Mark Wood, earned England a 63-run win over Pakistan in Karachi.

But the challenge next time is, can I repeat that?" I've got to peak at the right time so when it comes to the (T20) World Cup I'm fit and firing. I know it's a T20, but it's the intensity of international cricket. "Today was a good day. The crowd was flying. But I felt a bit tired at the end.

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England relegated in Nations League after loss to Italy (ESPN Australia)

Five games without a goal from open play -- and the World Cup two months away -- will sting England more than being relegated in Nations League.

25) and [Wales](/football/team?id=578) (Nov. [United States](/football/team?id=660) (Nov. [Ivory Coast](/football/team?id=4789) at Wembley. And while the rest of the traditional powerhouses will preparing for Qatar, the Azzurri will be playing friendlies at Albania (Nov. 16) and [Austria](/football/team?id=474) (Nov. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) England: Back to Wembley for another Nations League match against Germany on Monday. Roberto Mancini believes a return to 3-5-2 is the best system for his players and a patched-up side bought into that view with a win they deserved on the balance of play. England midfielder Declan Rice, to Channel 4: "It's obviously disappointing. I think we are getting into the right areas. Friday's defeat in Milan marked a fifth game without a win and came through another uneven performance in which England struggled for any rhythm for long periods.

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'Trust me, we're gonna be good' - Rice insists England played well ... (Goal.com)

WHAT HAPPENED? England suffered another defeat in the Nations League, this time at the hands of Italy as they lost 1-0 at the San Siro.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Gareth Southgate has just one game left with his squad before the World Cup. Despite a [below par performance](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/england-fans-blast-gareth-southgate-players-after-lacklustre-italy-defeat/blt36f48cbb627e2f6b), midfielder Rice insists the Three Lions will have no issues when it comes to the World Cup in Qatar. THE BIGGER PICTURE: England have not scored a goal from open play for over 450 minutes, with their last strike coming against Ivory Coast in March.

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Harry Brook lights up big England win in third T20 international ... (The Guardian)

Harry Brook's brilliant 81 helped England recover from their 10-wicket defeat to Pakistan on Thursday with a comprehensive victory in the third T20 ...

At one point he was able to drive Shahnawaz Dhanani down the ground for a six that travelled over the top of the non-striker’s middle stump, then, off the very next ball, a wide yorker, play a delicate late cut for four that beat both a short and deep third man. He has all the power he needs, and pulled a couple of his sixes into the metal fence twenty yards beyond the boundary rope, but he marries it with meticulous positioning. It was one the most artful innings ever played for England in a T20.

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Brook hitting and Wood pace fire England (Bega District News)

Harry Brook and Ben Duckett have bludgeoned maiden Twenty20 international half-centuries as England bounced back to beat Pakistan...

For England debutant Will Jacks struck 40 in 22 balls after being drafted in to replace the rested Alex Hales. Legspinner Usman Qadir picked up the wickets of Jacks and Dawid Malan (14) in his first two overs before ending with 2-48. Both batters scored eight runs each before Wood had Babar caught at third man in the third over, and Topley clean-bowled Rizwan with a brilliant slower ball.

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England T20 hero Mark Wood opens up on the gruesome surgery ... (Daily Mail)

Mark Wood has revealed the gruesome-sounding surgical procedure that finally fixed his elbow and allowed England's current fastest bowler to announce his ...

'I know it’s very different but in a Test match you’re in the spotlight for a long time and you’ve got to constantly be on it. In T20, it’s very similar, it’s short and sharp, but they’re coming for you every ball, and you’ve got to be on it.’ ‘The Test performances have given me belief in all the formats because if you can do it at that level, I feel I can do it at any level. The Durham man wasted no time in redressing that balance. So, he cut the ligament off and since then it has been fine.’ ‘If they want me, I’ll be ready to go,’ he added.

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Mark Wood determined to pace himself after explosive England ... (Planet Sport)

Wood missed the entire English summer with an elbow injury suffered during a Test match in Antigua and endured a longer-than-expected recovery from surgery.

But the challenge next time is, can I repeat that?" "The challenge now is to back it up - can I keep those speeds going? I know it's a T20, but it's the intensity of international cricket.

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