England assistant coach Anthony Barry says the team’s performance against Croatia shows they “fall back” into negative patterns even after taking the lead. In comments made during or shortly after half-time, Barry describes England’s display as “fearful and nervous,” adding that the squad addresses this issue at the interval. The discussion comes after England conceding or failing to sustain momentum in the match, despite going ahead earlier in the game. Barry’s remarks focus on England’s reaction after establishing an advantage and the changes the coaching staff tries to make in the second half.
While specific details of the match events and scoreline are not included in the provided excerpts, both reports emphasize the same theme: England’s assistant coach highlights recurring problems in the way the team responds after leading, and those concerns are raised directly with players at half-time. After the break, Jude Bellingham is described in the coverage as restoring England’s lead, helping to shift the match back in England’s favor.
