#match-analysis

#match-analysis

Scoreboard flattered Andy Farrell's team but bench-impact is a positive That the better side won convincingly - on the scoreboard at least - is beyond dispute but that the better side deserved to win convincingly is not. Before Saturday's game against Japan, Andy Farrell had declared his pre-match mantra as "a lot needing to be better as far as accuracy is concerned but our intent in how we play the game, we need a reaction to that".

Germany was in need of a good performance and Luxembourg was the right squad for the moment. The team spirit appeared to be much higher than the last international where the German were flat and the renewed energy helped power the team to a 4-0 victory. An early red card played a massive role in the outcome, but Germany likely would have rolled easily even without being a man-up for three quarters of the match.

Tom Wright executed effective kicking from hand and managed to cover various Lions attacks without being responsible for any scores conceded.

Despite significant squad rotation, Germany's U-21 team excelled in their match against England, showcasing various player performances while gearing up for the knockout stages.

"We didn't play well. There are many explanations for this. If you are 1-0 up, you can't give it up."

Oman has shown remarkable form, winning 1-0 against Kuwait and Lebanon, while Jordan struggles with just one victory in nine matches, highlighting defensive consistency.

The breakthrough for Chelsea came just before halftime after Celin Bizet left a leg out and caught Erin Cuthbert just inside the box.

"In soccer, the hardest thing to do is score goals. In these games lately, we have been hurting ourselves a bit and we're experiencing the effects of how goals change games."

West Ham's 2-0 victory showcases the potential of Graham Potter's system, effectively limiting Manchester United's attacking options and ending their winless streak.