The introduction of Jordan Henderson as England chased a goal against the United States led to a flurry of criticism from fans.
England produced a lackluster display in their second Group B game and with his first substitutions boss Gareth Southgate elected for the Liverpool captain and Man City's Jack Grealish.
Jude Bellingham, the Borussia Dortmund starlet who was one of England's star men in their opening 6-2 win over Iran, made way for Henderson.
'I'm not exaggerating, the whole pub just booed when Henderson came on screen,' one bemused fan tweeted.
Another added: 'We need to score... so he brings on Henderson.'
One disgruntled Manchester United fan tweeted: 'I don’t know how you can view this match and think "ah yes Jordan Henderson will change the balance of this game".'
There were loud calls for Grealish to be introduced, as he was for Raheem Sterling, and Phil Foden.
The Man City playmaker is England's 'most talented player', according to Michael Owen, but Southgate picked Grealish, Henderson and Man United's Marcus Rashford to come on ahead of him on Friday.
It was a monumental appearance for Henderson, as he became the fourth Englishman to play at six major tournaments.
The Liverpool midfielder joined Sol Campbell, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney in the honour.
More to follow.
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USA vs Iran going to be another World War III 🤣🤣