U.S. ties with England to keep World Cup dreams alive

The United States and England fought to a goal-less draw in Qatar on Friday night, as America kept hope alive for advancing to World Cup knockout action.

The United States, with two points after drawing twice, is in third place of Group B, behind England and Iran which earlier in the day scored a stunning victory against Wales.

The Americans end group play on Tuesday against Iran and a victory over Team Melli would guarantee no worse than a second-place U.S.

Before Friday night's match in Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, the United States and England had only played twice in World Cup history.

Then the United States escaped with a 1-1 draw against the Three Lions, in South Africa, in 2010.

That point proved crucial to the United States in 2010, as Landon Donovan scored a famous stoppage-time winner in his team's final group match against Algeria.

The Americans finished with five points in Group C, one more than third-place Slovenia, allowing them to qualify for knockout play