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.
SuperSport analyst Dwight Yorke is putting his neck on the line and predicting a France victory in Sunday’s World Cup final.
Former captain Philipp Lahm is confident Germany can bounce back from their early World Cup elimination in Russia.
Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne hopes Raheem Sterling is acknowledged appropriately for his performances at the World Cup.
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.
Olivier Giroud believes a focus on mentality is the reason why this France team is different to the one that lost the European Championships final to Portugal in 2016.
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.