Steven Gerrard said England deserve ‘a hell of a reception’ when they return from the World Cup, admitting Gareth Southgate’s side have already achieved more than he did in 14 years as an international player.
Thomas Meunier says beating England to the bronze medal is now the minimum requirement for Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Belgium and England meet for the second time in this World Cup on Saturday, as they face off for the bronze medal at Russia 2018.
Dejan Lovren described himself as ‘one of the best defenders in the world’ after he helped Croatia to a World Cup semi-final victory over England.
Gary Neville claimed England’s Harry Kane appeared to be playing with an injury throughout the World Cup knockout stages after the striker misfired in the semi-final defeat to Croatia.
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round the semi-finals as the French stars shine brightest, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a ‘miracle’ after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium.
The heartache of Euro 2016 has increased Hugo Lloris’ resolve to lift the World Cup as France captain on Sunday.
Paul Pogba has urged France not to let an opportunity to win the World Cup pass as Les Bleus booked their place in Sunday’s showpiece with a 1-0 win over Belgium.
There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.