Sterling back in training for England
Raheem Sterling was back in training for England on Friday after returning to Qatar ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with France.
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England out to stop World Cup’s ‘irresistible force’ Mbappé
DOHA: England’s players have been asked one question on repeat as they prepare to face France in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. How do you stop Kylian Mbappé?Hardly surprising, given Mbappé is the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals and is widely considered the man to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as soccer’s biggest star.“I’m sure England will have prepared to face Kylian,” France coach Didier Deschamps said at a news conference Friday.
France focused on England, not politics, says Deschamps
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : France are preparing for their World Cup quarter-final with England and the players cannot be expected to resolve issues outside football, coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday following the death of a migrant worker in Qatar.
France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarterfinal
DOHA: Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward lineup packed with youthful zest.
France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth
DOHA : All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe once again as France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final clash but the defending champions must hope their lack of options from the bench will not be exposed on Saturday.
France record a reward for my patience, says Giroud
DOHA : Olivier Giroud believes his France scoring record is a great example for young players because it was a reward for his resilience after a career featuring many ups and downs.
England braced for 'biggest test' against France: Southgate
Gareth Southgate admits England will face the "biggest test" of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday.
Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side
DOHA : France's Antoine Griezmann has yet to score as he toils away at this World Cup, but the attacking midfielder could not care less as he is enjoying his comeback at the highest level with the defending champions.