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Tom Blow

Gary Lineker and Michael Owen in agreement over 'astonishing' Gareth Southgate mistake

Gary Lineker and Michael Owen were among those to question Gareth Southgate's substitutions during England's goalless draw against the United States on Friday.

The Three Lions had just three shots on target at the Al Bayt Stadium and the result means they're still not guaranteed of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. England will progress if they avoid a heavy defeat to Wales on Tuesday thanks to their goal difference.

Southgate named an unchanged XI after England's impressive 6-2 win against Iran on Monday, but he didn't make a change against the Americans until the 68th minute. Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford were Southgate's three substitutions.

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