If England’s great problem in this tournament is an inability to play convincing and threatening attacking football for any length of time then it appears nobody is free from the curse.
This was a big night for England as they attempted to finish at the top of their group and provide their public with something to suggest they can yet go deep into this tournament. It was a big night for players like Jack Grealish, too.
Yet again, though, this was a night of fits and starts for Gareth Southgate’s misfiring team and the Aston Villa player fell into that category.