I know precisely how difficult it is to play against Alexandra Popp, but Germany’s leading scorer of the tournament is not the only problem England need to solve if they are to win Euro 2022. The key thing for them is to start the final well. That’s something Germany are very good at, which makes the first 20 or 30 minutes crucial. Germany will play with aggressive intensity right from kick-off, asking tough questions of England and not allowing them to settle.
It explains why Germany often score first-half goals. To match them, opposing teams must be at the races, with concentration levels at 100% and players constantly communicating properly, verbally and non-verbally, throughout.
