Why was Xavi Simons’ goal disallowed during France – Netherlands?

The French team was very lucky and can say thank you to Dumfries.

Phew of relief for the French football team. While the Blues copiously dominated the meeting and had a series of wasted opportunities like a Antoine Griezmann with a glaring lack of realism, the Blues could have conceded the opening score by the young Dutch nugget Xavi Simons on their only opportunity of the match.

But after long minutes of hesitation on the part of the English referee Anthony Taylorthe goal was refused for an offside position by Denzel Dumfries which hampered the vision of the Blues goalkeeper Mike Maignan.