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Yeah, it's a similar story to what's happened in previous tournaments.
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I feel like we struggled to keep the momentum of the game.
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We've done so well for that kind of 60 minutes.
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We scored, we deserve to be ahead.
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And then for one reason or another, we struggled to keep the ball.
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We struggled to put pressure on the ball.
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And it just allowed them to create more momentum.
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It created more attacks for them in our final third.
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And then, yeah, it's a normal mindset to try and hang on and try and hang on to the one goal lead.
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but you know we're still 20 minutes our stop is time to go
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and it was always going to be a long time
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so um yeah we're going to have to watch the game back
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and find out actually how we can improve in those situations
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but it's been probably the missing piece now for you know the last four fights hindsight's a wonderful thing
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but tactically did we get it wrong dropping to five at the back
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and dropping so deep so early to think
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so it's not the time to talk about
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that i think it's always going to be these discussions where
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it doesn't quite fall your way um i think we wanted
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to try more pressure on the wide areas with the five at the back
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and obviously it gives you an extra man for the crosses
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but yeah we're still going to quite get the pressure on there
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and whenever we clear the ball
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or won the ball back we don't keep it well enough
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and that's a big part of it as well to try
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and shift the momentum and try and finish the game off with the second goal
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so yeah it's hard to process it all right now obviously we'd have to look at the group
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and that we win and lose together that's just the way it goes Hi Harry, what did you say to the team for full time
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when we're sort of only walked into the dressing room what do you do you say
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so there's not much to say uh for now you everyone
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has to process what's just happened everyone's got it i'm going
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for all the boys all the staff everyone behind the scenes
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because we know how much everyone puts into being a successful national team um
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and when you're so close when you're 10 plus minutes away
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and it slips out your hands like
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that um yeah obviously the lads a bit uh demonstrated for
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now we just have to to take it on the chin
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there's nothing we can do we can wrestle in argentina um
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and then we go away and try
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and improve hi harry i know you must be really hurting right now um
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but along the way this world cup journey you've given the fans here the fans back home
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so many special moments um maybe just a message for them who have supported you all the way
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and ultimately yeah big thanks to the fans who have traveled
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we know how much people have given up to be here
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and support us and how much it's cost and all those situations and every game we've had, the support has been incredible.
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I know that following the fans have been totally behind us and yeah, we're devastated for them as well.
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We know how much it means to them.
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We know how much we would have meant to reach the final and have that day together.
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And look, we gave it everything.
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Every last blood, sweat, tears, whatever it took, We tried to get us into that final, get the fans something to cheer about,
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but yeah, we're not sure.
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Harry, commiserations, and it must feel very raw now.
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At the age and stage of your career that you're at, is there a fear that this could be your last World Cup within London, or is it something you would like to go on and do again?
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Yeah, again, it's too early to talk about that.
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You know, the person is always just about taking it year by year, and how i feel and um yeah in the national team is my pride
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and joy is what i love to do most more than
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anything um obviously four years is a long way away i'm uh 33 in the summer
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but uh as you see on the other end with with
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uh leo there he's still performing at the highest level
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so um yeah i never want to put a limit on these things i'll address every situation as they come.
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But for now, it's just about processing.
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Another tough loss with Misty.
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Could you elaborate on how crucial Neil Young Messi was today?
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Yeah, I felt like for the last part of the game, we dealt with him really well.
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But as always with the most dangerous players in the world, when they had the ball in the final third, they've got great swings.
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And he's done that again today.
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He's obviously one of the best players ever for for a reason
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and um like i said it was disappointing to kind of give up the space
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that we did and in those final final 20 minutes it allowed not just him
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but the other players other ball players to you know grow into the game
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and feel more confident and uh get balls into dangerous areas
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and in the end it was too much for us to stop thank you we'll leave it there Thank you.

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About This Lesson

Practice real-world English with this video featuring a post-match interview, perfect for learning conversational speech, emotional expression, and sports-related vocabulary. You’ll work on understanding natural pacing, pauses, and tone—key for improving your speaking and listening skills. Whether you’re a football fan or just want to learn English with videos, this lesson helps you master everyday language used in high-stakes situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Momentum: The force or speed of movement in a game (e.g., "We struggled to keep the momentum").
  • Hang on: To try to maintain a lead (e.g., "It's a normal mindset to try and hang on").
  • Process: To understand or deal with a situation (e.g., "Everyone has to process what's just happened").
  • Take it on the chin: To accept defeat bravely (e.g., "We just have to take it on the chin").
  • Blood, sweat, tears: Maximum effort (e.g., "We gave it everything—every last blood, sweat, tears").

Practice Tips

This video’s dialogue is conversational, with pauses and emotional shifts—ideal for shadowing. Here’s how to practice: Shadow speak by pausing after each sentence and repeating it, matching the speaker’s tone (frustration, gratitude) and speed. Focus on phrases like "it's hard to process it all right now"—notice how the speaker slows down for emphasis. Use a shadowing site to record yourself and compare. Repeat sections where the pace quickens (e.g., "we win and lose together") to build fluency. With regular practice, you’ll get better at following natural English and speaking more confidently in real conversations.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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