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They snapped into midfield challenges and passed bravely through the lines, far more than the static and retreating England midfields that came to define Southgate's biggest matches.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

But by recognizing and accepting a variety of retooled roles for himself in the England and United midfields and on their benches, Rooney has shown intelligence, pragmatism, adaptability and no shortage of guts.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2016

Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2015

Perhaps Phil Brown actually meant to say 'agoraphobic'? A fear of wide-open spaces would seem to adequately explain why Andrea Pirlo might be hesitant to pit himself against predominantly English midfields week-in, week-out.

From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2012