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A look at what's ahead in the World Cup

Updated: 2018-07-10 11:46
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Players of England pose for a photo before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia quarter final match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia on July 07, 2018. [Photo/VCG]

Eight of England's 11 goals so far have come via free kicks, corners or penalties, which is four more than any other team and the most since Portugal also scored eight set-piece goals at the World Cup in 1966.

This hasn't come about by fluke. Meticulous preparation - including a trip to the United States to take in an NBA game - the selection of specific players with strong dead-ball delivery, and the defensive nature of high-pressure tournament soccer has led to a point where set pieces could yet lead England to a second World Cup title.

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