Terry: No regrets over tactics switch

Skipper John Terry insisted England’s new-look formation was not to blame for the 2-0 defeat in Croatia that leaves their European Championship qualifying hopes in the balance.

Skipper John Terry insisted England’s new-look formation was not to blame for the 2-0 defeat in Croatia that leaves their European Championship qualifying hopes in the balance.

Coach Steve McClaren opted to revert from a 4-4-2 to a 3-5-2 system but England were second best for long periods as an Eduardo da Silva header and a freak own goal from Gary Neville condemned them to defeat.

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