Sweden vs England: Stones still dreaming as Three Lions aim to make a nation proud
John Stones continues to dream of World Cup glory but knows Sweden present a formidable challenge for England in Saturday’s quarter-final in Samara.
Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
The year of the underdog?
Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the underdog? DEAN WORKMAN explores.
England should not underestimate Sweden, says Eriksson
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has warned Gareth Southgate’s side of the ‘extremely difficult’ task they face to break down Sweden’s defence in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Highlights: Sweden vs Switzerland
Emil Forsberg scored the only goal of the game as Sweden edged Switzerland to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994.
Forsberg strike sends Sweden into quarter-finals
Sweden are through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994 after a deflected goal from Emil Forsberg clinched a 1-0 win over Switzerland.
Sweden vs Switzerland: Embolo not ready for another plane home
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo hopes to round off a dream week by securing a place in the World Cup quarter-finals when his country face Sweden in St Petersburg.
Where to now for Germany?
The curse of the defending champions has struck again as Germany have been sent packing from the World Cup, but where to now for Die Mannschaft? DEAN WORKMAN explores.
We deserved to go out – German FA
The Germany Football Association (DFB) has apologised to the nation the morning after Joachim Low’s side were sensationally knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-0 defeat to South Korea.
Highlights: Late Kroos winner brings Germany back from the brink
Germany came back from the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit as Toni Kroos scored a sensational stoppage-time winner to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden.