Day two of the World Cup is within the books, and it was definitely an eventful one for a lot of Carty Free readers! Not solely did England, Wales, and USA all function, however all three matches featured Tottenham Hotspur gamers, and some former Spurs guys.
In the event you’re not watching or missed a match however desire a fast abstract of Spurs’ performers, right here you go!
England 6-2 Iran (Group B)
Harry Kane: Began as workforce captain. Didn’t try a shot, however earned two assists England’s third (Raheem Sterling) and fifth (Marcus Rashford) targets. Rolled his ankle within the second half however seemed okay. Was subbed off for Callum Wilson within the 71st minute after a really stable efficiency.
Eric Dier: Was a 69th minute substitute for Harry Maguire, who left the match injured. England had been up large by that time and he was not particularly concerned statistically.
Former Hotspurs: Kieran Trippier performed the total 90 for England, had one blocked shot, and a few glorious ball development.
Senegal 0-2 Netherlands (Group A)
Pape Mater Sarr: Was an unused substitute for Senegal.
Former Hotspurs: Netherlands began with a entrance two of Vincent Janssen and Steven Bergwijn. Janssen had two pictures and created one large likelihood for Netherlands earlier than being subbed off for Memphis Depay at 62’. Bergwijn was principally nameless, had no pictures, and was subbed off at 79’ for Davy Klaassen.
United States 1-1 Wales (Group B)
Ben Davies: Began and performed 90 minutes for Wales because the LCB in a again three. Compelled USA keeper Matt Turner into an unbelievable fingertip save late within the 2nd half.
Joe Rodon: Began and performed 90 minutes for Wales. Performed within the middle of Wales’ again three and ended the match with 5 clearances and a deal with.
Former Hotspurs: Gareth Bale began and captained Wales. Was largely nameless for a lot of the sport, however stepped as much as smash dwelling an equalizing penalty kick within the eightieth minute and was a relentless and harmful presence within the ultimate ten minutes plus stoppage time of the match, and earned Man of the Match honors. DeAndre Yedlin, now 29, was a late substitute for USA. Cameron Carter-Vickers was an unused substitute for USA.