England's national team has been struggling on the ball after their recent win against Panama.

What's going wrong for England?

The team's inability to control the ball and dictate the tempo of the game has been a major concern. England's backline has been particularly struggling, with Konsa's performance making fans miss Harry Maguire. The midfield has been eager but incapable of putting a foot on the ball and dictating tempo.

Why are England so bad on the ball?

As long as fans have watched England, they've thought the same thing – why are they so awkward on the ball? There is clearly a fundamental problem at a grass root level in this country. The academies have failed to produce players with high Football IQ. The last time England had a player like that was probably Paul Scholes.

What comes next for England?

England's next fixture is against Spain on September 26, 2026. The team will need to improve their performance on the ball if they want to stand a chance against top teams. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | - |

Recent form: 2W-0D-2L (WWLL, most recent first). England is on a 2-game winning run, but the team's performance has been far from convincing. Fans are calling for changes to the squad and management, with many questioning Thomas Tuchel's decisions. The FA needs to take radical action to improve the team's performance.