England’s footballers are on the verge of the World Cup knockout stages despite a turgid goalless draw against the USA. But their lack of imagination and guile will surely temper…
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Edgy England on verge of World Cup last 16 after fortunate draw with USA
It was a night when England succeeded in doing one thing: dousing the expectations that had built so suddenly after the thrashing of Iran in their opening World Cup tie.…
Fran Karacic to come in at right-back for Socceroos’ crunch game against Tunisia
Fran Karacic will start at right-back for the Socceroos’ crunch World Cup clash against Tunisia, after Nathaniel Atkinson was ruled out with what coach Graham Arnold said was an ankle…
Australia ready for World Cup ‘war’ against Tunisia side uniting a country
It took 53 seconds on Tuesday for Denmark to fully understand what it means to play Tunisia in Qatar. Fifty-three seconds for their most emblematic player to be stripped of…
Enner Valencia strikes again to earn Ecuador draw with Netherlands
Ecuador were far happier with this draw because after conceding early Gustavo Alfaro’s team played front-foot football that went close to administering a fatal blow to the Netherlands. They did…
Siya Kolisi urges South Africa not to be distracted by Erasmus ‘sideshow’
Siya Kolisi has called for a resolution to be found to the Rassie Erasmus saga, the Springboks captain insisting South Africa will not use it as an excuse as they…
Eddie Jones rouses England to purge 2019 demons against Springboks
It does not require a degree in the science of rockets to suggest English rugby needs an upbeat end to a problematic year. If parliamentary select committee hearings now involve…