England coach gives brutally honest assessment of first-half performance against Croatia (opens original article in a new tab)

England's assistant coach criticized the team's first-half performance against Croatia, citing poor decision-making and lack of fluidity, but the team improved after half-time to win 4-2.

• England's assistant coach Anthony Barry called the first-half performance against Croatia 'complicated and confusing'
• Players made poor decisions and lacked fluidity, with incorrect passing choices and 'fearful patterns'
• England conceded equalizers after leading twice, but improved after half-time to win 4-2