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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Uruguay

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Uruguay There is less than a month to go before the 2018 World Cup kicks off and we continue with our running series, taking a look at each of the 32 competing nations in the build up.Having already delved into Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, now it’s time to conclude Group A with Uruguay.Prior to thi...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Egypt

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Egypt In exactly one month, Russia 2018 kicks off and we continue our mini-previews.Following on from Russia and Saudi Arabia, we look into Group A counterparts Egypt, who could upset the odds this summer.The Pharaohs secured their spot at the World Cup after topping Group E in CAF qualifying and it was a...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Saudi Arabia

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Saudi Arabia With exactly 32 days until the World Cup kicks off, we continue our mini-previews with the competition fast approaching.After focusing on hosts Russia on Saturday, we turn our attention to Group A rivals and opening match opponents Saudi Arabia.Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side may have avoided some i...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Russia

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Russia With 33 days until the big kick-off in the 2018 World Cup, we begin a series looking at the 32 competing nations, focusing on a star man and one to watch from each, starting with the hosts.As with any host nation, it’s always difficult to assess the exact shape that the team is in with regards...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Brazil's lack of quality right-backs beyond Alves

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Brazil's lack of quality right-backs beyond Alves There were fears that Dani Alves would miss the World Cup after he limped off with a knee injury in PSG’s Coupe de France success on Tuesday night. While those have been allayed, to some extent, now Brazil must play the waiting game as they find out the full extent of the problem. Alves will b...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Why Serbia must build their midfield around Milinkovic-Savic

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Why Serbia must build their midfield around Milinkovic-Savic When looking at Serbia’s midfield options, there’s no denying head coach Mladen Krstajic has ample quality to select from. The 44-year-old is able to call upon the likes of Premier League pair Nemanja Matic and Luka Milivojevic, Benfica youngster Andrija Zivkovic, Liverpool man Marko Gru...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who should Sampaoli start up front for Argentina?

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who should Sampaoli start up front for Argentina? For any other nation, the absence of a striker of Sergio Aguero’s calibre would have been a huge blow to their chances at the World Cup. Argentina, though, are a nation blessed with incredible striking talent. While the Manchester City striker will miss the rest of the season with a knee issue...

Watch: Jadon Sancho makes late case for England call with perfect 10 performance

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Watch: Jadon Sancho makes late case for England call with perfect 10 performance With the World Cup looming large, Gareth Southgate spent yesterday evening watching the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley as he aims to finalise his squad for the summer. Away from the drama of Manchester United’s victory over Tottenham, however, there was an Englishman on fire in another big game ...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Why Portugal must build around Ruben Neves

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Why Portugal must build around Ruben Neves Let’s start with a sentence I never thought I’d type. The European champions should build their team around a Championship star.Of course, Portugal’s most important player in Russia will be Cristiano Ronaldo, but Fernando Santos’ side can’t rely too heavily on the agein...

Klopp transforms Oxlade-Chamberlain from England outcast to first choice midfielder

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Klopp transforms Oxlade-Chamberlain from England outcast to first choice midfielder It was hard not to see the fee that Liverpool spent on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a real gamble, with Arsenal seemingly getting the better end of a deal for a player whose contract was expiring this summer.The England international’s last appearance for the Gunners ended in a 4-0 defeat t...