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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