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Mixed emotions tonight. Am glad that Hodgson was quite bold in his team selection. Sterling played very well, the Italians were never comfortable with him running at them. Welbeck worked hard. Sturridge looked lively. I feel sorry for Rooney. Despite his assist, he is clearly not happy playing out wide, and it was his lack of defensive nous, that exposed England on that flank.

I’m disappointed but not disheartened. This is an England team that can grow. The potential is there. The question is: can they grow quickly enough in this tournament?

Uruguay on Thursday is massive now. For both nations.