Overview
- Ezri Konsa says England intend to follow Arsenal’s example by prioritizing goals from corners, free kicks and long throws at the World Cup.
- The defender credits Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee for habits that led to his first England goal in September’s 5-0 win in Serbia.
- Konsa points to a Premier League surge in dead-ball output, highlighting Brentford’s long throws and the greater physical demands on defenders.
- He notes England have limited time to rehearse detailed routines during international windows, making club-driven training increasingly valuable.
- Arsenal’s proficiency under Mikel Arteta and specialist Nicolas Jover is cited across coverage as the benchmark for set-piece effectiveness this season.