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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

USA star achieving what Ballon d'Or-winning father never could at World Cup in Qatar

The United States return to the FIFA World Cup this year and will be hoping to harness the talents of their up-and-coming young stars to reach the latter stages.

Now under the leadership of 49-year-old coach Gregg Berhalter, they finished third in the CONCACAF qualifying table having just edged Costa Rica on goal difference to end their eight-year wait for yet another shot at the World Cup having been absent from the 2018 edition in Russia.

Whilst they were somewhat fortunate to have booked their place at the upcoming tournament, there is fresh hope that a new crop of young talent can help the US to exceed expectations - starting with getting out of what looks like a testing group alongside England, Iran and Wales.

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