Roy Keane unleashed his verbal artillery on England during the interval, calling out Gareth Southgate's side for a 'sloppy' first half that has left them on shaky ground in their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The Three Lions were dealt a harsh blow when Andreas Schjelderup's wayward cross somehow ended up in the back of the net, leaving the England faithful stunned and shell-shocked.
England had been expected to dominate this match from the off, but instead they found themselves on the back foot after just a few minutes. The early goal has put the cat among the pigeons, forcing Southgate's men to regroup and reassess their strategy if they're to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
Keane's scathing assessment highlights a worrying trend for England - their tendency to start matches at a snail's pace in major tournaments. While they've often managed to recover from these sluggish starts, this quarter-final encounter against Norway is a different beast altogether. With the margin between victory and defeat now perilously thin, England need to find some steel in their spines if they're to avoid an embarrassing exit.
The goal itself was a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time for England's goalkeeper, who'll be left scratching his head over how Schjelderup's cross ended up in the back of the net. This momentary lapse in concentration has handed Norway a lifeline, and now all eyes are on England to see if they can respond to Keane's criticism and get their campaign back on track.
As the second half gets underway, the stakes couldn't be higher for Southgate's men. Can they regroup, refocus, and demonstrate the quality that has seen them reach this stage of the competition? The next 45 minutes will be a nail-biting rollercoaster ride as England fight to keep their World Cup dreams alive.