sloppiness

The Sparks eased up and the Lynx pounced, trimming their deficit to four by the end of the first quarter as sloppiness and defensive lapses by L.A. mounted.

Williamson said England left themselves "open to waves" of France's attacking onslaught due to their sloppiness in possession.

Pep Guardiola's side were often opened up on the counter-attack and were made to pay heavily for their sloppiness at both ends of the pitch - failing to take a host of first-half chances.

It is the sloppiness that frustrates supporters, made all the more infuriating by the knowledge of how good England can be at their best.

It should be pointed out, however, the Beach Boys were guilty of some sloppiness Saturday.