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Both sides went into the fixture in desperate need of a win to ease their recent on-pitch woes, with the Blues having struggled under the guidance of Graham Potter as of late despite spending heavily to improve their ranks in the January transfer window.
His physical attributes, work rate, and clinical finishing have significantly contributed to his on-pitch success.
John Beaton was the on-pitch referee, with Willie Collum the man behind the monitor.
Manager Erik ten Hag said last week he is not able to comment further on the matter and urged his squad to maintain focus on their on-pitch matters amid the discussion surrounding Greenwood.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/mason-greenwood-nike-man-united-b2276639.html
Or, conversely, defiant depending on on-pitch events in a bellwether game in the season for rock-bottom and managerless Wednesday, who sacked Xisco Munoz in midweek with Neil Thompson in caretaker charge.
“There continues to be pressure on clubs to acquire top talent to satisfy their on-pitch objectives, whether that’s qualifying for European competition or simply maintaining their position in the Premier League.”
There was even a budget for balloons released into the air and huge on-pitch sparklers akin to a World Cup opening ceremony.
Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/first-ever-monday-night-football-30697179
The Springboks may not be underestimating their foe but once the mind games stop, England might simply lack the ammunition to wound the favourites in the on-pitch battle.