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Former England right-back Gary For those scouring the record books But Kane was agonisingly close to Neville, speaking on ITV, said: for omens, the Croatia crunch extending England’s lead on the PAGE PAGE “The first thing to say is, this team marked the anniversary of the half-hour. played him has taken us to a place we never start of England’s campaign in ’66, in on , but Subasic saved the imagined we’d get to. I said before when they drew 0-0 with Uruguay initial effort. Kane kept it alive and the tournament that England never at Wembley. The hope was July 11 hit the near post from a tight angle over-achieve, but this team have would be another date to remember. before the ball ricocheted off the over-achieved getting to a semi- It is now, but for the wrong reasons. keeper to safety. final and they can all be absolutely proud – they’ve taken the nation Croatia indicated intent with Lingard wasted an inviting opening with them. Marcelo Brozovic preferred to the in the 36th minute when the more attacking Andrej Kramaric, Manchester United man found “We did say before the game freeing up skipper Luka Modric and himself unmarked in the middle but that these lads had to take this Ivan Rakitic to press further into couldn’t wrap his foot around his opportunity now because it may the final third. finish and shot wide. T’S coming home, was the Tottenham right-back Kieran never happen again. And all I hope, cry. Well, not this time sadly, Trippier scored his first England having seen them disappointed, But it was Modric who gave away As the teams headed for the tunnel All of a sudden, it was a different Ibut what an adventure this goal in only the fifth minute, upset and crying, is that they get a free-kick for a foul on at half-time, Lovren complained game and Perisic hit a post soon summer has been for England and but Croatia replied in the 68th another opportunity as good as the in a dangerous position around to the referee that he was hauled afterwards as England reeled. their loyal followers. Pride and minute through Inter Milan’s Ivan one they’ve had because that was 25 yards out and Trippier curled down in the box by Maguire at a Mandzukic stung Pickford’s hands belief, at least, have been restored Perisic and Juventus striker Mario a huge opportunity and I feel for home right-footed over the wall, free-kick. There was a VAR check before Perisic lifted the ball over an to the nation’s football ranks. Mandzukic struck the decisive them most because of that.’’ with goalkeeper Danijel Subasic but, rightly, nothing doing. unguarded goal when the keeper blow four minutes into the second struggling to react, as England came out to punch clear. St Petersburg it is, rather than period of extra-time. Ex-England striker made a dream start. Lovren had to make a vital clearance back-to-back matches at Moscow’s said: “We have to be very proud to deny the diving Kane as he But it was extra-time for the third , and a third place Croatia, of course, have done of what the team have done up , who scored a attempted to get his head to Trippier’s game running for Croatia, and the play-off with Belgium. for England before. Steve “wally to this point. Yes, we’ve come majestic header against Sweden, tremendous right-wing delivery. second occasion for England at this with a brolly’’ McClaren paid with up against easily the best team nodded a Trippier corner wide, but competition. The 2-1 extra-time defeat by his job – and, lest we forget, so we’ve played in the tournament referee Cuneyt Cakir did England And England were unfortunate Croatia came in only England’s did his assistant Terry Venables and we’ve come up a bit short, a favour when Perisic’s shot took not to be awarded a penalty when Trippier’s corner was met by the third World Cup semi-final – they – when Slaven Bilic’s side won but what Gareth has done a deflection off ’s heel looked to be head of , but Vrsaljko beat Portugal at Wembley in 1966 3-2 in an astonishing Wembley to bring this team this far is and flew past a post – but no tripped by Domagoj Vida as he was on the far post to nod off en route to victory there over encounter that spelled the end of absolutely magnificent.’’ corner was given. homed in on goal. the line. Pickford made a brave West Germany in the one major England’s chances of qualifying save on the six-yard line to foil tournament the Three Lions have for Euro 2008. And Republic of Ireland assistant It was Tottenham v Liverpool as Walker took one for the team Mandzukic, who felt the full force won, but lost to the Germans on boss Roy Keane added: “I think , with six goals in the to block Perisic’s piledriver, of the challenge. penalties in Turin 28 years ago. Whatever happened this time, Croatia deserved it at the end. tournament, went up against Dejan but the England defender was boss – whose As the game went on, they Lovren, a contest that has seen then beaten by the same player. But Mandzukic was too quick for Coach Zlatko Dalic led Croatia shoot-out failure in a Wembley seemed to get stronger, they were the Three Lions’ captain dominant Sime Vrsaljko hoisted a cross Stones when he seized on Perisic’s to their first World Cup final, in semi-final against Germany more streetwise and had more on the domestic stage in England. in from the right and Perisic’s looping header to steer the ball which they face France, after his shaped England’s fate at Euro ’96 composure. England gave two Lovren made sure Kane knew he outstretched leg connected with across Pickford and into the far side came from behind against with Venables in charge – was sloppy goals away. But credit to was around with a robust challenge the ball rather than Walker’s head corner of the net to complete a an England team who began the always going to be the “wonder in Gareth, I think he’s been class which earned the centre-back a and keeper had turnaround that was terminal for game strongly. a waistcoat’’. throughout the whole tournament.’’ ticking-off from the Turkish official. no hope. England’s hopes.

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ELGIUM’S “Golden had to dig in, when they had to throughout the tournament. He’s BELGIUM – THE KEY THREE by Joe Hetherington Generation’’ had to settle defend and put their bodies on the grown and grown.’’ PAGE PAGE Bfor a World Cup third place line, those guys were there and it play-off and remained here in St was a magnificent performance.’’ For France, World Cup winners Petersburg, where they face a against Brazil in 1998 and final More of a goal-threat Another player The skilful, tricky rematch with England. Shearer added: “Once France losers to Italy in 2006, it was a than Germany’s sold by Chelsea, forward is just scored, they gave a great sixth semi-final in the competition. Toni Kroos and Lukaku has as dangerous on The Belgians, who beat Gareth performance in keeping things tight, more consistent than scored at least the wing as he is Southgate’s side 1-0 with an being organised and getting men Belgium’s only major final was in France’s Paul Pogba, 20 goals in each of moving inside. Having goal in their Group behind the ball. It just didn’t work the 1980 European Championships, there is a genuine case that his last four seasons in made his international G encounter in Kaliningrad, lost out for Belgium. Yes, they got one where they were beaten by West De Bruyne can be considered the the . Despite his debut in 2008, the 27-year-old helped to France by the same scoreline in or two balls into the box and went Germany. Their one other World best central in the world impressive scoring rate, many have Belgium transform from a team the opening semi-final – their first a little bit more direct, but then Cup semi-final was a 2-0 loss to today. Incredibly, he played only accused him of being a flat-track that was struggling to qualify for defeat in 25 games after a seven- Fellaini went to the left side so they winners Argentina in 1986, when a three league games for Chelsea bully for the number of goals he tournaments to realistic contenders match winning run. lost that in terms of being direct. certain Diego Maradona grabbed before being sold to Wolfsburg for scores against lowly opposition at to win the World Cup. Hazard left (no hands) both goals. a bargain price of £18million in both club and international level. Lille for Chelsea in 2012 for around Barcelona centre-back Samuel “You have to give France credit 2014. Bought by Manchester City The 25-year-old has played for four £32million and has won the Premier Umtiti headed a 51st-minute because they stopped Belgium. We History was on the side of the for £55m in 2015, the midfielder clubs in England: Chelsea, West League on two occasions. With the winner, beating Manchester mentioned Kevin De Bruyne, Eden French in meetings between the has become an integral member Bromwich Albion, Everton and exception of the 2015-16 season, in United’s at Hazard and Romelu Lukaku, and neighbouring nations at major of Pep Guardiola’s team. In this Manchester United, his current which he only managed to score four the near post to meet Antoine even Fellaini. Well, France had the tournaments – they have now won tournament, the 27-year-old has side. Lukaku is one of only a few times in the league as champions Griezmann’s right-wing corner. answer to all of them.’’ all four, three in the World Cup. played quite deep at times and has who can rival Harry Kane for the Chelsea imploded, Belgium’s captain scored one goal, a fantastic strike Golden Boot – the Belgian has four has proved to be an exciting talent for But, once again, Paris St Germain Shearer’s fellow ex-England skipper Matuidi returned in midfield against Brazil in the quarter-final. goals and registered one assist. his clubs and his country. star Kylian Mbappe was the said: “Yes, Mbappe for France after suspension and player who had people talking, was great, but I think Pogba replaced Corentin Tolisso, who among them Alan Shearer. showed why he cost so much stood in for the win over Uruguay. coming into midfield and West surprised the French with a shot City, was played in by Mbappe, Speaking on the BBC, the former money (a minimum £89million). But Belgium, having claimed the Brom’s ex-Spurs man on the turn that was met with a Chelsea keeper Newcastle striker said: “It was His discipline, which he’s been scalp of favourites Brazil, were dropping into a right-back role. marvellous save from Tottenham making a fine save. But France a very tight game. There were called out for before, seems to hit by a ban for right wing-back teammate Hugo Lloris. were soon ahead after the interval some huge performances for have come into play. He seems , so coach Roberto Belgium bossed matters in the and could have been further in France. Mbappe, with his touch, to have an understanding about Martinez shuffled his pack with early stages, but France were France striker Olivier Giroud has front when Giroud was denied technique, intelligence and pace, his game and has shown maturity Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele always dangerous on the break not managed a shot on target at by Dembele’s block, the chance was everything you want from a with the searing pace of sensation this World Cup and he showed why coming courtesy of an impudent forward. He showed such maturity, Mbappe – still only 19 – and they when he skewed a great chance back-heel from Mbappe. CLIVE’S VERDICT Prediction: Belgium 2 England 3 knowing when to pass, when to run gradually grew into the game. wide from Mbappe’s centre. Thierry and when to hold on to the ball. Henry, France’s World Cup-winning Fellaini met a thumping header We meet again, alas, as England still be feeling deflated by their Chelsea’s Hazard was Belgium’s striker, was sitting alongside Martinez that flew wide and Lloris beat “But, as well as giving him a face Belgium in the third-place failure to reach the final. Belgium main menace, dragging a shot just in his role as Belgium’s Number Two. away a stinging strike by Axel great mention, there were other play-off. The Three Lions have beat England 1-0 in Group G, in wide on the quarter-hour after a It was the sort of opportunity Henry Witsel, but France had two performances from Raphael Varane, been here before, losing to hosts a game between under-strength deft touch from De Bruyne, and would have buried. opportunities to make the margin N’Golo Kante, Paul Pogba, Blaise Italy to finish fourth in 1990. sides. This one could go either then producing a fierce hit that was of victory more emphatic when Matuidi and Umtiti. They did the This is the game nobody wants way, but I think England can even deflected over by the head of Varane. Benjamin Pavard, the Stuttgart Courtois saved from Griezmann ugly side of the game. When they to play in, and both sides will the score and come out winners. Centre-back right-back being linked with Man. and Tolisso.

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GOALKEEPERS: GOALKEEPERS: 1. Thibaut COURTOIS (Chelsea) 1. Jordan PICKFORD (Everton) 12. (Liverpool) 13. (Stoke City) 13. (Wolfsburg) 23. (Burnley)

DEFENDERS: DEFENDERS: 2. Toby ALDERWEIRELD (Tottenham Hotspur) 2. Kyle WALKER (Manchester City) 3. (Barcelona) 3. Danny ROSE (Tottenham Hotspur) 4. (Manchester City) 5. John STONES (Manchester City) 5. (Tottenham Hotspur) 6. Harry MAGUIRE (Leicester City) 15. Thomas MEUNIER (Paris Saint-Germain) 12. Kieran TRIPPIER (Tottenham Hotspur) 20. (Celtic) 15. (Chelsea) 16. Phil JONES (Manchester United) : 17. Fabian DELPH (Manchester City) 6. (Tianjin Quanjian) 18. Ashley YOUNG (Manchester United) 7. Kevin DE BRUYNE (Manchester City 22. Trent ALEXANDER-ARNOLD (Liverpool) 8. Marouane FELLAINI (Manchester United) 11. (Dalian Yifang) MIDFIELDERS: 17. (Monaco) 4. Eric DIER (Tottenham Hotspur) 18. Adnan JANUZAJ () 7. Jesse LINGARD (Manchester United) 19. Mousa DEMBÉLÉ (Tottenham Hotspur) 8. Jordan HENDERSON (Liverpool) 22. Nacer CHADLI (West Bromwich Albion) 20. Dele ALLI (Tottenham Hotspur) 23. (Anderlecht) 21. Ruben LOFTUS-CHEEK (Chelsea)

FORWARDS: FORWARDS: 9. Romelu LUKAKU (Manchester United) 9. Harry KANE (Tottenham Hotspur) 10. Eden HAZARD (Chelsea) 10. Raheem STERLING (Manchester City) 14. (Napoli) 11. (Leicester City) 16. 14. (Arsenal) (Borussia Mönchengladbach) 19. Marcus RASHFORD (Manchester United) 21. (Chelsea)

ONE TO WATCH KEVIN DE BRUYNE – probably won’t play

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