ENGLAND 2, CROATIA 1 IN the space of seven dramatic minutes, England went from being relegated from group four of the UEFA Nations League to winning it and qualifying for the semi-finals. It looked as though England would endure further misery against Croatia who this summer beat them in the semi finals of the World […]
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Wayne Rooney’s winning send off as England beat USA
ENGLAND 3, USA 0 It was a case of out with the old and in with the new as England comprehensively beat United States in a friendly at Wembley. Wayne Rooney was handed a farewell 120th cap to signal the end of his illustrious career as England’s record goalscorer. But at the opposite end of […]
Marcus Rashford knocks on door for England starting place with wonder goal against Costa Rica
ENGLAND 2, COSTA RICA 0
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s scintillating display against Costa Rica could have catapulted him into England’s starting line up for their opening World Cup game against Tunisia.
Winning World Cup build up for England who defeat Nigeria at Wembley
ENGLAND 2, NIGERIA 1
WINNING breeds confidence and England’s penultimate game before the finals of the World Cup produced an important Wembley victory against Nigeria.
First-half goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane lifted spirits for Gareth Southgate’s side as final preparations are made for their trip to Russia.
Young players shine again as England hold Brazil
ENGLAND 0, BRAZIL 0 Gareth Southgate was delighted how his young players stepped up to the plate in friendlies against Germany and Brazil in the space of four days. England’s manager took plenty of positives from the games against the one and two ranked teams in the world. “It could have been an incredibly difficult […]