England vs. Poland: 3 Players Most Affected by 1-1 Draw

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Published: October 17, 2012

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In another frustrating performance, England were able to grind out a 1-1 draw in Poland after the ridiculous attempt to play the game on Tuesday night.

England's poor passing and inability to control the game was their undoing once again, and although they were hindered by a poor pitch, that's not an excuse that is greeted with any favourable response.

The game acted as a good opportunity to make some assessments, however, and there were a few players whose actions during the game could affect their England futures.

 

Tom Cleverley

Is Tom Cleverley good enough to wear an England shirt yet? That was the main question that arose from the game, with Cleverley the main offender in England's failure to control the midfield.

Cleverley looked unready for the international stage—despite the unglamorous nature of the fixture—and surrendered possession at key moments in the game, only exacerbated by poor passing.

Although James Milner didn't have his best game, he looked much more threatening in possession and more confident on an unwelcome pitch. Cleverley showed a tendency to wander aimlessly infield, which led him open to exploitation on the counter,

There's no denying the Manchester United player's ability, and he will no doubt grow into an international-calibre player. However, the prevailing feeling from this game is that he isn't quite ready.

 

Danny Wellbeck

If he wasn't disheartened after being dropped from the starting lineup, Wellbeck must have been clinically depressed after leaving the pitch this evening.

With Jermain Defoe hammering goals in for Tottenham Hotspur, Wellbeck needs to ensure he remains on Roy Hodgson's radar. After coming on as a substitute, Wellbeck was unable to connect with Milner's cross, which would serve as an omen for the game.



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