⚽ USMNT Moves Focus To England

After a win became a draw, the U.S. is confident ahead of its match with England. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The USMNT had the win before it slipped away, but they are ready to bounce back against England … After a crazy Week 11, the Cowboys are charging while the Rams are falling … and more! AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Asked a direct question, Christian Pulisic gave a direct answer. "Absolutely," said the United States’ star winger, when quizzed whether, despite the crushing disappointment of surrendering a late lead to tie 1-1 with Wales, the Americans could find a way to beat heavily favored England in their next game Friday (2 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports App). Wait, did I say crushing disappointment? A setback is only crushing if you allow it to crush you, and there were precisely zero vibes like that from coach Gregg Berhalter’s players as they addressed what had just happened to kick off their Group B campaign. Instead of being cowed by the reality that they were within eight minutes of making a dream start to the competition and giving themselves a foot in the knockout stage, the young, inexperienced, but fiercely united USA collective spoke with the intention of a team that doesn’t see why it should be afraid of European Championships runner-up England. "I think we have a good enough team to make it out of this group," Pulisic added. "England is our next test, and we are going to go in and be aggressive and try to win the game. I want to win. I’m very competitive. I love this team so much. I am honored to play in the World Cup for my country so the least I can do is give it everything I have." Spoken like a winner. Not the words, typically, of someone who has just seen their World Cup debut end with a late sucker punch. There was no athlete-speak about Pulisic’s answer, just a frank assessment of where he feels the team’s confidence level stands. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Bucky Brooks breaks down how Taylor Heinicke and the Cowboys [produced statement games]( on Sunday, while the defending champs continued to fade away. - The Lions are playing their best football of the season, the Vikings look to get back on track, and [when might Justin Fields return]( Carmen Vitali has the latest from the NFC North. - Walker Zimmerman and the USMNT must [shake off a tough ending]( quickly with England up next, Laken Litman writes. - Dansby Swanson has spent seven years with the Braves and is the MLB's best defensive shortstop. However, in the end [the Braves may let him walk]( writes Deesha Thosar. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] France vs Australia (FOX, 2 p.m. ET) France opens its 2022 World Cup run against Australia with both teams hoping to earn the all important first win. Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers (TNT, 7:30 p.m. ET) Kevin Durant and the Nets travel to Philadelphia to battle the division rival 76ers. Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns (TNT, 10 p.m. ET) Anthony Davis and the Lakers hope to keep their winning streak alive as they take on Devin Booker and the Suns. Morocco vs Croatia (Tuesday, FS1, 5 a.m. ET) Morocco hopes to earn its first win at a World Cup since 1998 when they face Croatia. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( Germany vs Japan: The final score of match is exactly 2-2 (+1600) From FOX Sports Betting Analyst: Jason McIntyre Injuries are the primary storyline for Germany, which will be without Marco Reus, budding star Florian Wirtz and forward Timo Werner. Not ideal heading into the toughest group at the World Cup. Germany is ripe for an upset here against as good a Japan side as there has ever been at the quadrennial tournament. Nothing here would be a surprise – Germany rolls, Japan manages a tie, or the up-and-coming Japan forwards surprise everyone. The defense is stout, but can Daizen Maeda and Takumi Minamino do enough offensively to get on the scoreboard? I like an exact score bet here. If you are not feeling as frisky, you can bet on the Draw (+310 at FOX Bet) instead. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. 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