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Pic special: England v Belgium

Pic special: England v Belgium

Belgium topped Group G with a 1-0 win over England in Kaliningrad on Friday morning (AEST) but it could be something of a poisoned chalice for the Red Devils with Brazil or Mexico lying in wait in the quarter finals (provided Belgium get past Japan). 29 Jun 2018
Kane not named in England's starting XI against Belgium

Kane not named in England's starting XI against Belgium

England forward Harry Kane, who is the leading top scorer of the World Cup with five goals, has not been included in the starting lineup for England in their final World Cup group-stage match against Belgium, FIFA announced on their official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
At home with the England squad - in pics

At home with the England squad - in pics

Away from the hard graft of training, it's been all fun and games for the England team in Russia. Pics by Getty Images. 28 Jun 2018
Southgate surprised by Germany exit

Southgate surprised by Germany exit

England head coach Gareth Southgate said he was surprised to see Germany crash out of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to South Korea in their final group stage match. 28 Jun 2018
Vermaelen believes Belgium are outsider to win World Cup

Vermaelen believes Belgium are outsider to win World Cup

Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Wednesday that his side Belgium are not one of the favorites to win the World Cup and on the contrary "outsiders who are capable of winning". 28 Jun 2018
Lukaku escapes injury but will miss England game

Lukaku escapes injury but will miss England game

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that striker Romelu Lukaku has escaped serious injury but will still miss the match against England in Kaliningrad on Thursday. 28 Jun 2018
England pleased with World Cup performance but want to keep improving

England pleased with World Cup performance but want to keep improving

England are pleased with the way they have played at the World Cup, but have a lot of improvement to do, head coach Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

England midfielder Eric Dier said on Wednesday that the team was not discussing the possibility of winning this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
England train with full squad ahead of Belgium match

England train with full squad ahead of Belgium match

England's full 23-man squad trained together today ahead of their final group stage match against Belgium. 27 Jun 2018
Danny Rose changes stance on family visit to Russia

Danny Rose changes stance on family visit to Russia

England defender Danny Rose says he's no longer opposed to the idea of his family traveling to Russia to support him and his teammates at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Alli trains with England after missing Panama rout

Alli trains with England after missing Panama rout

England midfielder Dele Alli participated in his team's group training on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

England 'killed game' in first half during 6-1 win over Panama - Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek said on Sunday that his side "killed the game" in the first half where they scored five without reply in their win over Panama. 25 Jun 2018
Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Stones wants to 'battle' ex-Everton mate Lukaku

Manchester City and England defender John Stones said his side wanted to defeat Belgium in their final World Cup group stage encounter. 25 Jun 2018
Southgate pleased with England's self-control

Southgate pleased with England's self-control

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday he was happy that his players did not lose their self-control in the match with Panama despite the hot weather. 25 Jun 2018
England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England 'clinical' says Panama coach

England put in a “clinical” performance against Panama, according to the Central American side’s head coach Hernan Dario Gomez, who said that there was an “enormous" gulf in class between the two sides. 25 Jun 2018
Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England players after 6-1 win would be 'harsh' - Southgate

Criticising England’s performance after Sunday’s victory against Panama would be “harsh,” England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018