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ENGLAND fans were left saying the same thing as they turned to Jordan Henderson to save them against the USA.It was worrying all-round for Gareth Southgate as his side laboured to a drab draw against the Americans – with even the WAGS watching on in horror.
Fans were baffled by the introduction of Jordan Henderson against USACredit: Getty
Gareth Southgate turned to the midfielder as his side were being overan by AmericaCredit: AP
Other than an early chance for Harry Kane and a Mason Mason effort just before the break, it was all USA in the first half.
And there was no doubt that they should have been ahead at the break.
Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic will feel the most hard done after his effort whacked Jordan Pickford’s crossbar.
However, England survived with the deadlock still unbroken during the vital World Cup clash.
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The pressure continued after the restart, eventually forcing Southgate into a reshuffle.
Henderson, who only has two goals in 71 caps, and Jack Grealish replaced Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling on 68 minutes.
But it was the Liverpool skipper’s introduction that sent Twitter into meltdown as many were not convinced by the change.
One wrote: “I don’t know how you can view this match and think ‘ah yes Jordan Henderson will change the balance of this game’.”
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Another said: “Jordan Henderson. That’s like when you click auto sub on Fifa by accident.”
A fellow England fan commented: “Loooooooooool you need a goal and you send on Jordan Henderson.”
While another tweeted: “YOU NEED A GOAL AGAINST F***ING USA AND YOU BRING ON JORDAN HENDERSON.
“Southgate MUST pay for his crimes against the beautiful sport.”

Kane had another opportunity at the death to snatch an undeserved winner but headed high and wide as it finished honours even.
That result left England still top of the group on four points, a point ahead of second-placed Iran.
The USA, who take on Iran on Tuesday, are third on two points after consecutive draws.
And Wales, who England face in their final Group B match, are bottom on one point.
That means the Three Lions will qualify for the knockouts if they avoid a 4-0 defeat to the Welsh. More

ERIC DIER and Aaron Ramsdale’s Wags looked unimpressed by England’s horror display against the USA as they were spotted bored in the stands.The wives and girlfriends on Three Lions stars were out in force again in Qatar after Monday’s thrilling win over Iran.
Aaran Ramsdale’s girlfriend Georgina Irin was spotted yawning during the first half of England’s clash with USACredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs USA
Eric Dier’s model girlfriend Anna Modler was feeling the feeling the strainCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs USA
Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan looked far from impressedCredit: Getty
However the mood was far more sombre against their foes from across the pond as England flopped to a dreadful 0-0 World Cup draw.
England defender Dier’s model girlfriend Anna Modler looked to be feeling the strain as USA missed several glorious chances in the first half against misfiring England.
And fellow sub Ramsdale’s fiancée Georgina Irwin was even spotted yawning during the dire showing.
It was a worrying clash all-round for Gareth Southgate as his side lacked intensity and accuracy on the ball.
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Other than an early chance for Harry Kane and a Mason Mason effort just before the break, it was all USA.
And there was no doubt that the Three Lions were lucky to escape with a point.
Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic will feel the most hard done after his effort whacked Jordan Pickford’s crossbar in the first half.
Jordan Pickford’s partner Megan Davison and Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood were also looking less than impressed in the stands at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood looked glum as she watched onCredit: PA
Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson was left underwhelmed tooCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs USA

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Kyle Walker’s partner Annie Kilner, Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and James Maddison’s other half Kennedy Alexa also watched on.
Despite the flop, Southgate’s side are still in pole position in Group B following the win over Iran.
They will progress to the last-16 as long as they don’t lose by FOUR goals to Wales on Tuesday. More

ENGLAND fans have claimed they were stripped naked and humiliated by stadium security staff after dressing as crusaders at a World Cup game.The expat pair – who have asked not to be named fearing reprisals from Qatar’s hardline Islamic regime – said they were turned away five times for wearing the “offensive” fancy dress.
England fans have claimed they were forced to strip naked by Qatari security officials
The two fans say they were stopped wearing Crusaders’ outfitsCredit: Dan Charity
They say they were wearing the costumes in tribute to Monty PythonCredit: Dan Charity
They missed the first half of the Three Lions’ opening game against Iran after being challenged by a guard who tugged at the outfits and asked: “Are you here to kill Muslims?”
Both fans – a 56-year-old builder and a 57-year-old engineer – have worked on World Cup infrastructure projects and stadia in Qatar for 10 years.
They eventually complied with requests to surrender their garb comprising chainmail, helmets and rubber swords.
But when they attempted to enter to watch the second half wearing t-shirts and shorts they were ushered to a side room and ordered to strip.
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The engineer said: “We are both huge fans of Monty Python and the Holy Grail and had our costumes handmade in India – they’re brilliant and cost £3,000 each.
“We thought it would be a laugh to dress up for the game in keeping with the tradition we’ve seen at virtually every previous World Cup.
“But the staff at the security checkpoints first denied us entry because of our helmets, then they said the shields and rubber swords were a problem, then the tunics were offensive.
“We ended up going back and forth five or six times to various checkpoints – all the time complying with their requests.
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“This went on for two-and-a-half hours and led to us missing the first half so we decided to ditch all the gear as we’d paid more than £180 for our tickets.
“But as we tried to get in we were taken into a small side room by three staff and told to strip naked. 

“There was no reason for it – they didn’t even search us – and it was just ritual humiliation. Absolutely appalling treatment.”
Video circulated on social media showed four officers at a security cordon escorting the pair away before England’s 6-2 triumph over Iran at Doha’s Al Khalil Stadium.
At one point one of them tugged at my chainmail and asked me: ‘Have you come here to kill Muslims?’England fan
England fans have supported the team dressed as crusader knight St George – the nation’s patron saint – at every previous World Cup.
But FIFA officials warned it was unwise to don the costumes in Qatar in light of the Islamic nation’s history.
The best-known Crusades took place between 1095 and 1291 when Christian armies fought bloody battles to seize Jerusalem and the surrounding area from Islamic rule.
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has also warned fancy dress “knights or crusaders” may not be a laughing matter at this World Cup.
The builder – who has worked on some of the eight stadia built during Qatar’s £185 billion World Cup spending spree – said: “I have many Muslim friends and colleagues here and I was horrified by their conduct.
FIFA have warned that Crusaders’ outfits may be deemed offensive by MuslimsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
“We came in fancy dress like many England fans have in the past but these people did not see the funny side at all – they were very nasty.
“At one point one of them tugged at my chainmail and asked me: ‘Have you come here to kill Muslims?’
“I told him: ‘I’ve come here to have fun and watch the football mate. What are you talking about?’
“We were cross about missing the first half by the time we tried to enter wearing ordinary clothes but were both shocked when they ordered a strip search.
“Three security staff in a very small room stood around us pointing and sneering. It was awful.”
The engineer said: “I have quite a few tattoos and they spent a lot of time studying them and mocking me. 
“We weren’t given intimate searches – they just wanted to demean us and teach us a lesson.
“I couldn’t believe what was happening and when I got down to my underpants I asked: ‘Do you really want to see my penis?’ One of them replied: ‘Yes. Take them off.’
The two Brits said they had not made any complaints to authorities about the incident.
The builder said: “Where is the point in this place? If I complained to the police I’d lose my job and get deported immediately – that’s the reality of life here.
“Everything has been scrubbed clean and whitewashed for the World Cup but everyone here lives in a climate of fear.”
The pair donned their crusader gear to cheer with England fans at Doha’s Red Lion pub during yesterday’s Wales v Iran game but changed into t-shirts and jeans for yesterday’s game.
The engineer said: “We’re taking no chances this time – we don’t want to go through that again.”
FIFA said: “We can provide some clarity on FIFA’s position through our response to you, based on our discussions with the relevant units within FIFA.
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“FIFA strives to create a discrimination-free environment, to promote diversity across the organisation and in all of its activities and events in accordance with the FIFA Statutes, FIFA’s Human Rights Policy and several other FIFA regulations and codes.
“Crusader costumes in the Arab context can be offensive against Muslims. That is why Anti-Discrimination colleagues asked fans to wear things inside out or change dress.” More