After one of the great Australian World Cup victories, this was a tough result. The Americans were too strong, too quick, too committed, too clever, too much, too everything.

Ahead of an expected physical encounter in Seattle, the United States has credited a tough night against Australia last year in them becoming a better side.

The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle