Waking up at 4am in Greece to watch the USMNT after getting settled in our hotel at 1am has paid off. Watching alone, but with a beautiful sunrise approaching.

• The own goal was forced by USA’s attacking pressure. Great confidence boost to see that play of early if match.
• I am excited for what De Zerbi is doing as Tottenham’s manager, but my goodness I miss seeing Poch on the touchline.
• Good creative freedom in the attack - key players given the green light to float and look for opportunities to exploit.
• Ream and Richards solid first half holding the back line.
• The weight on Pulisic’s pass for the second goal was as good as they get.
• Some really great through balls in the first half.
• Love the high press. Not leading to many turnovers yet but exactly what you want to see from a team playing in front of a home crowd with a lead.
• Dest has complete control of the right wing in attack. Putting on a clinic.
• Ream’s defensive header from his knees deserves a hat tip from all middle-aged men watching.
• Criticism that “Balogun has great hold up play but can’t finish” was just smashed into the upper 90. Beautiful cut back and finish.