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England managed to beat Argentina 31-24, but the victory came with a heavy dose of frustration. The team picked up four yellow cards during the game, which left former player Matt Dawson calling their behavior on the field “verging on comical.”

Discipline Problems Puzzle Fans and Experts Alike

Getting so many penalties and cards is a serious worry for the team. Dawson pointed out that England’s players kept making the same kinds of mistakes, especially when they were near their own try line. This sloppy play gives opponents easy chances to score.

  • England received four yellow cards in the match.
  • Most of the fouls happened when Argentina was attacking.
  • Matt Dawson said the lack of discipline is a major problem to fix.

What This Means for England’s Future Games

Playing with one less man on the field for long stretches makes the game much harder. Even though they won this time, relying on individual brilliance won’t work against stronger teams. The coaching staff will need to teach better control and smarter tackling to avoid more cards later.

Can England Clean Up Their Act?

For now, the win keeps England in a good position, but the team knows they have work to do. As Dawson said, cleaning up their discipline is the first step. If they can learn to stay calm and follow the rules, their natural skill might be enough to take them all the way.

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