article_snippet.sent: The difference between the first and the second half was like night and day.
article_snippet.sent: Roy Hodgson’s team against Italy looked like
article_snippet.sent: It was not long ago that defensive midfielders had to snap into every tackle.
article_snippet.sent: The midfield that started in Turin was powerful and athletic, but sometimes you need a bit of guile.
article_snippet.sent: Friendlies might be a good time to experiment but that first half in Italy made for some uncomfortable viewing.
article_snippet.sent: Phil Jones has had a decent season at centre back but looked awkward in midfield and England’s passing was too slow and square.
article_snippet.sent: All of a sudden there was a different tempo to the game.
article_snippet.sent: England were fluid and found more room to move against a tough opponent.