I just feel he gets unjust criticism, such as the first Mexican goal.
Not everything needs blame attached to it, but if any England player is to blame it is probably him for not clearing it properly.
Ultimately it fell to him although I'm not sure what actual other options he had to clear it. But the defenders not clearing it when in the air, and the defenders not reacting when it was "cleared" surely
have parts as well. As some noted the player who scored was being marked by Bellingham who let him run ahead whilst he stopped to watch the ball. Maybe Jude realised that as well which is why he was more ready to block the one right at the end of first half.
He should have attacked the ball in the air I thought, he can see it all the way. England seem to be a bit disorganised at set pieces, neither Konsa or Guehi are taking charge. Then again Konsa/Torres aren't exactly elite in the air but we are better organised. Clearance is terrible, try a swing on it back to where it came from. He would have been blessed if it didn't result in a goal.
Dominating the air has never been his forte but his positioning is all over the place on their chances in first half. He's woeful 14mins in letting Jimenez run across him so easily, excellent save from Pickford. Jimenez shot before half time he's drawn out to the first ball with Quansah? and leaves Jimenez free for the second ball. Jimenez should score that one. He's far too lose again on Jimenez header before half time and Pickford once again bails him out, easier save.
That's a very poor first half
