The striker made his way straight down the tunnel having looked by far his side's best bet for a goal.

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And the Preston fans did themselves great credit on a day of disappointment by warmly applauding the England midfield man as he made his way to the tunnel.

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He also was the first player out of Ohio State's locker room before the second half, because of course he was, and waited to high-five every teammate behind him in the tunnel, like that is a surprise, and then nuzzled his way into the huddle for a pep talk, as if you would expect anything else.

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