Sunday, June 26, 2016

England encounters new problem at Euro 2016: The final ball (The Associated Press)

England's Wayne Rooney applauds the supporters at the end of the Euro 2016 Group B soccer match between Slovakia and England at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, France, Monday, June 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

England appears to have cracked one of its biggest problems in recent major tournaments: Keeping hold of the ball. With Wayne Rooney in his new role as a midfield conductor, England has enjoyed a lot of possession in each of its three group games at the European Championship. Rooney, England's captain, said this must change against Iceland in the round of 16 on Monday.


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