Tag: Cup
England to take a knee before World Cup opener against Iran as James Maddison ruled out with injury
England will take a knee before their World Cup opener against Iran, manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed. England kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign…
England vs Iran: Alan Smith previews 2022 World Cup Group B opener
England kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday and Alan Smith looks ahead to that opening Group B clash at the…
James Maddison: Leicester midfielder insists he will be fit and ready to be called upon for England at Qatar World Cup
James Maddison insists he will be fit and ready to be called upon for England after shaking off an injury scare on the eve of…
World Cup 2022: Argentina’s Lionel Messi says France, Brazil and England are among favourites to win in Qatar
Lionel Messi says Brazil, France and England are the biggest threats to his dream of finally getting a World Cup winners’ medal with Argentina. The…
Harry Kane exclusive: England captain believes Three Lions can win 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Harry Kane insists England are “not afraid” of saying they can win the 2022 World Cup and believes their poor form has lowered expectations heading…
Burnley 3-0 Blackburn: Ashley Barnes scores twice to send Clarets top of Championship going into World Cup break
Burnley ensured they went into the World Cup break top of the Sky Bet Championship after a statement 3-0 win over Blackburn in the East…
Gareth Southgate: James Maddison’s ‘exceptional’ form behind England World Cup squad inclusion
Gareth Southgate says James Maddison’s “exceptional” form earned him a recall to the England squad for the World Cup after a three-year absence. Maddison was…
Belgium World Cup squad: Romelu Lukaku in alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard
Romelu Lukaku has been included in Roberto Martinez’s 26-man World Cup squad, although question marks remain over his fitness for the tournament. The striker, who…
Germany World Cup squad: Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko called up for Qatar
Germany handed a surprise call-up to Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko for their 26-man World Cup squad, while Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was also…
Heung-Min Son: Tottenham forward confirms he is fit for the World Cup with South Korea after surgery around fractured eye
Heung-Min Son has confirmed he is fit for the World Cup with South Korea after undergoing surgery on a fracture around his eye. The Tottenham…