U.s. And England Squeeze Into Second Round

U.S. and England squeeze into second round

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - England shook off a traumatic start to the World Cup on Wednesday to beat tiny Slovenia and squeeze into the second round while the United States booked their place with a last-gasp goal against Algeria.

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