World Cup 2022: Why Wales striker Kieffer Moore is underrated in every way – Ashley Williams

Without him, the US were completely dominant in midfield in the first half – and I don’t think they score their goal with Allen on the pitch.

Their move came straight down the middle and with Allen’s knack of being in the right place at the right time and holding space rather than marking a player, he would have spotted the danger and defended that key territory in the centre.

If he doesn’t make it, then we have to look at another option to play next to Ethan Ampadu and shore us up a little, then see how the game goes.

I am hoping we can do the same as England against Iran and have constant possession and waves of attack. Then we could free someone up like Ramsey, and he can get to work in the opposition half.

I would also question whether we need a back five this time. Yes, Iran scored twice against England so they will be a threat but all Wales’ defenders are comfortable in a four, and that would give us an extra man higher up the pitch.