I reckon a speedy behind the lines player like Kosta suits this team better. Clearly they favour natrually not hoofing the ball into the box. These bunch are more passers.
But it's also a bit of a horses for courses selection. Tunisia don't press. They had only 30% possession against Croatia. They sit back and counter. We have time to build, and there is no real need for a hold up striker like Mata. This game will suit Waine more. Not sure how many changes the Tunisians have made from Croat game, but they are pretty bang average.
Still yes we are playing well very well, giving them very little. Rufer on pens for the next one! Would have been a massive confidence boost for the team if it had been converted. They know they should be a goal up, so the miss will sting.