Cross examination: is old-fashioned wing play making a comeback?

What is behind the glut of goals from crosses at this World Cup? And will teams continue their aerial bombardments? By Opta Analyst Football is cyclical. Trends come and go. After the rise of inverted wingers, who tend to cut in and shoot, are we seeing the return of traditional…

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