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England denied by Russia in injury time

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England v Russia

England once again failed to start a major tournament with victory as Vasili Berezutski’s stoppage-time header gave Russia a draw they barely deserved in the Stade Velodrome.

Roy Hodgson’s side were dominant and fully merited the lead given to them when Eric Dier crashed a 20-yard free-kick high past keeper Igor Akinfeev with 17 minutes left.

Hodgson then removed man of the match Wayne Rooney, who had earlier seen a shot pushed superbly on to the post by Akinfeev, and replaced him with Jack Wilshere to preserve England’s advantage.

It was move that failed when Russia snatched a point – and extended England’s record of never starting a European Championship with a win – two minutes into four minutes of stoppage time, Berezutski soaring above Danny Rose at the far post to send Georgi Shchennikov’s cross looping over keeper Joe Hart.

The final whistle was the cue for more of the violence that has marred the build-up to this fixture, as Russian fans appeared to charge at English supporters behind the goal where Berezutski scored.

Follow all the post-match reaction to England’s draw

Did Hodgson cost England victory?

England manager Roy Hodgson got plenty right with a positive selection and the decision to play Rooney in midfield reaped a rich reward – but his boldest move may also have been his biggest mistake.

He removed Rooney straight after Dier’s goal and introduced Wilshere in an attempt to retain possession, but Rooney was the player giving England control and while it was a warm night in the south of France, the 30-year-old looked fresh and fit for the fight.

True, it was a sucker punch that cost England victory but experience is needed to close out crucial wins and ultimately they did not manage it.

England should have had enough against a very ordinary Russia to complete the job but Rooney’s removal robbed them of his craft and guidance and now increases the pressure on Thursday’s meeting with Wales in Lens.

In Hodgson’s defence, it must be stated that in large parts this was a vibrant, energetic performance with the emphasis almost exclusively on attack.

England were hugely impressive in the first half in particular, when their supporters inside this magnificent bowl at Stade Velodrome roared their approval as Russia were pressed into submission and made to look pedestrian.

It made that cruel conclusion even more painful.

Rooney’s midfield masterclass

Rooney was the subject of some mischievous probing from the Russia media before the game as they suggested his retreat into midfield was a measure of his declining powers.

England’s captain insisted he did not have to defend himself to them – and the midfield masterclass he delivered here was the most eloquent answer he could give.

Rooney’s display must be placed in context. It came against a very poor Russia side who allowed him time and space he may not get against Wales until they exerted a measure of control in the second half.

He was, however, the orchestrator of this England performance as he showed maturity and an impressive range of passing to set off a succession of attacks, especially in the first 45 minutes.

The Manchester United man drew applause from England’s fans for defensive work and could have had a goal when Russia keeper Akinfeev produced a stunning save to turn his shot on to the upright.

He still has his detractors but this was a show of quality that demonstrated plenty of the old powers remain intact.

England must be more ruthless

As the chances racked up – and were not taken – in a fine first half, the argument that this England side lack a ruthless streak gained weight.

Russia looked off the pace and ageing in the face of England’s exuberance.

And while Rooney’s switch to midfield was a resounding success and Adam Lallana justified his selection, Raheem Sterling struggled desperately and will be fortunate to keep his place against Wales.

Line-ups

England

  • 1Hart
  • 2Walker
  • 5CahillBooked at 62mins
  • 6Smalling
  • 3Rose
  • 20Alli
  • 17Dier
  • 10RooneySubstituted forWilshereat 78′minutes
  • 8Lallana
  • 9Kane
  • 7SterlingSubstituted forMilnerat 87′minutes

Substitutes

  • 4Milner
  • 11Vardy
  • 12Clyne
  • 13Forster
  • 14Henderson
  • 15Sturridge
  • 16Stones
  • 18Wilshere
  • 19Barkley
  • 21Bertrand
  • 22Rashford
  • 23Heaton

Russia

  • 1Akinfeev
  • 3Smolnikov
  • 14Berezutski
  • 4Ignashevich
  • 21SchennikovBooked at 72mins
  • 5NeustädterSubstituted forGlushakovat 80′minutes
  • 13GolovinSubstituted forShirokovat 77′minutes
  • 9Kokorin
  • 17Shatov
  • 10SmolovSubstituted forMamaevat 85′minutes
  • 22Dzyuba

Substitutes

  • 2Shishkin
  • 6Berezutski
  • 7Yusupov
  • 8Glushakov
  • 11Mamaev
  • 12Lodygin
  • 15Shirokov
  • 16Alvim Marinato
  • 18Ivanov
  • 19Samedov
  • 20Torbinski
  • 23Kombarov
Referee:
Nicola Rizzoli
Attendance:
62,343

Match Stats

Home TeamEnglandAway TeamRussia
Possession
Home53%
Away47%
Shots
Home15
Away6
Shots on Target
Home5
Away2
Corners
Home6
Away4
Fouls
Home10
Away16

Live Text

Match ends, England 1, Russia 1.

Full Time

Second Half ends, England 1, Russia 1.

Jack Wilshere (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Denis Glushakov (Russia).

Goal!

Goal! England 1, Russia 1. Vasili Berezutski (Russia) header from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Georgy Schennikov following a corner.

Corner, Russia. Conceded by Chris Smalling.

Substitution

Substitution, England. James Milner replaces Raheem Sterling.

Foul by Raheem Sterling (England).

Oleg Shatov (Russia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution

Substitution, Russia. Pavel Mamaev replaces Fedor Smolov.

Foul by Danny Rose (England).

Aleksandr Kokorin (Russia) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Attempt missed. Harry Kane (England) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

Harry Kane (England) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Denis Glushakov (Russia).

Offside, England. Jack Wilshere tries a through ball, but Harry Kane is caught offside.

Harry Kane (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Vasili Berezutski (Russia).

Substitution

Substitution, Russia. Denis Glushakov replaces Roman Neustädter.

Attempt missed. Adam Lallana (England) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jack Wilshere.

Substitution

Substitution, England. Jack Wilshere replaces Wayne Rooney.

Substitution

Substitution, Russia. Roman Shirokov replaces Aleksandr Golovin.

Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (England) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

Goal!

Goal! England 1, Russia 0. Eric Dier (England) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

Booking

Georgy Schennikov (Russia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Dele Alli (England) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Georgy Schennikov (Russia).

Offside, England. Wayne Rooney tries a through ball, but Adam Lallana is caught offside.

Attempt saved. Wayne Rooney (England) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Foul by Raheem Sterling (England).

Igor Smolnikov (Russia) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Wayne Rooney (England).

Aleksandr Kokorin (Russia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Gary Cahill (England) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Artem Dzyuba (Russia).

Attempt missed. Fedor Smolov (Russia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Artem Dzyuba.

Booking

Gary Cahill (England) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Foul by Gary Cahill (England).

Artem Dzyuba (Russia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Vasili Berezutski (Russia) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oleg Shatov with a cross following a corner.

goal

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