Thursday, June 16, 2016

Hodgson gets the substitutions right against Wales (The Associated Press)

England's coach Roy Hodgson stands by the bench during the Euro 2016 Group B soccer match between England and Wales at the Bollaert stadium in Lens, France, Thursday, June 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Five days after his substitutions failed to secure the points against Russia, England coach Roy Hodgson made no mistake with his halftime choices against Wales at the European Championship. Hodgson, who has a reputation for being conservative in his team tactics, finished Thursday's game with three forwards up front, supported by Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as a playmaker. Two of those substitutes, Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge, scored the goals in a 2-1 comeback victory that transformed England's campaign in Group B.


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