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Why Harry Maguire could be seen as more of an attacking threat than Harry Kane and the other stats to come out of England’s World Cup campaign

The Three Lions' Russia campaign was ended with a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in the semi-finals

England's 2018 World Cup dream died after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia in their semi-final clash last night.

It was a heartbreaking defeat but pride in the national team has been well and truly restored with Gareth Southgate's men making it further than many could have imagined.

 The England players applaud their fans after their World Cup campaign came to an end
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The England players applaud their fans after their World Cup campaign came to an end

But how do the stats look for England's World Cup?

Below you can see the numbers behind the Three Lions' campaign, courtesy of The Sun including a stat that suggests why Harry Maguire was more of a threat going forward than Harry Kane.

 Maguire had more touches in the opposition box than the tournament's top scorer!
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Maguire had more touches in the opposition box than the tournament's top scorer!
 Kieran Trippier stands out as England's most creative player, while Maguire comes third
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Kieran Trippier stands out as England's most creative player, while Maguire comes third
 England were much better starters in Russia
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England were much better starters in Russia
 But they became more vulnerable at the back as the games wore on
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But they became more vulnerable at the back as the games wore on

England have one more game at these World Cup finals when they take on Belgium in the third place play-off on Saturday - a game you can listen to live on talkSPORT from 3pm.

 

 

 

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