Hodgson backs Loftus-Cheek to shine against Panama
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has ‘more strings to his bow’ than Bayern Munich legend Michael Ballack and can excel for England against Panama, says former Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson.
Alli back in England training
Dele Alli handed England a fitness boost on the eve of their World Cup Group G game against Panama by returning to training following a thigh injury.
Rashford inspired by Ronaldo
England forward Marcus Rashford has been keeping a keen eye on Cristiano Ronaldo this World Cup as he aims to emulate the Portuguese star.
Costa, Lozano, Ronaldo – The six best players at the World Cup (PT 2)
FourFourTwo South Africa names the six best performing players at the 2018 World Cup thus far.
Kane, Kolarov, Lukaku – The six best players at the World Cup (PT 1)
FourFourTwo South Africa names the six best performing players at the 2018 World Cup thus far.
Highlights: Mbappe books last 16 spot with record goal
Kylian Mbappe made history as France booked their place in the World Cup’s knockout rounds with an unconvincing 1-0 Group C defeat of Peru.
Mbappe fires France into last 16
Kylian Mbappe guided France into the Fifa World Cup last 16 while eliminating Peru after their 1-0 victory in their second Group C encounter at the Ekaterinburg Arena on Thursday.
Mbappe sets France record with maiden World Cup strike
Kylian Mbappe’s first World Cup goal means the Paris Saint-Germain attacker is now the youngest player to score for France at a major international tournament.
Highlights: Jedinak strikes back after Eriksen rocket
Mile Jedinak’s second penalty of the World Cup earned Australia a precious 1-1 draw against Denmark after a controversial VAR decision led to Christian Eriksen’s superb opener being cancelled out in Samara.
Australia hold Denmark to earn first point
Denmark maintained their unbeaten run in Group C, despite playing to a 1-1 draw with Australia in their second Fifa World Cup encounter at Samara on Thursday afternoon.