'Wasn't pretty' - USMNT star Antonee Robinson's honest assessment as Christian Pulisic and Co struggle to CONCACAF Nations League semifinal victory over Jamaica

A Miles Robinson deflected header mere seconds from the full-time whistle took Thursday's semifinal to extra-time, which saw substitute duo Haji Wright and Gio Reyna light up the AT&T and help win the game 3-1. It was almost an embarrassing night for the USMNT, especially given key absences for Jamaica, but they got the crucial win in the end. Robinson pointed towards the all-important result after the match, even if he did acknowledge it "wasn't pretty".

The Fulham defender posted a celebratory message on Instagram after the 3-1 win, alongside key players Gio Reyna and Haji Wright and the words: "Definitely wasn’t pretty but we ground it out until the very end. Recovery starts now, the big [one's] next".

While Robinson was at fault for Jamaica's goal on Thursday - which came within seconds of being the deciding moment - he has enjoyed an incredible season for club and country this term. He has steadily become a stalwart in Gregg Berhalter's side for the big games, playing the full 90 in each of the Nations League knockouts this year, as well as throughout the 2022 World Cup.

His efforts at Fulham have been impressive, too, with his tally of six Premier League assists equalling the USMNT record in England's top-flight previously held by Fulham great Clint Dempsey. Those performances have not gone unnoticed as Robinson continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League's 'big six', namely Chelsea or Liverpool

In the short term, though, the defender will be fully focused on international duty and Sunday's final against Mexico. The USMNT will drastically need to up their game if they are to get a result in that match.