The key talking points as Gareth Southgate and England gear up for the World Cup
England kick-off their World Cup preparations with a home friendly against Switzerland on Saturday evening.
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Ireland face test of progress – Five talking points ahead of Belgium clash
The Republic of Ireland head into Saturday evening’s friendly clash with Belgium looking to the future.
Republic of Ireland vs Belgium: Five talking points as Ireland face test of progress
The Republic of Ireland head into Saturday evening’s friendly clash with Belgium looking to the future.
5 talking points as England's top order frailties exposed again after West Indies collapse
Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood produced a remarkable rescue job as they shared a 90-run last-wicket partnership to push England up to a first-innings total of 204 after collapsing to 114-9.
Scotland 1 Poland 1: Three talking points as former Celtic star's first goal cancelled out by controversial penalty
A late Krzysztof Piatek penalty took the shine off another good Scotland performance, as a first Scots goal from Arsenal and former Celtic star Kieran Tierney was cancelled out in a 1-1 friendly draw with Poland.
3 talking points as Kieran Tierney bags first Scotland goal but harsh Poland penalty denies win
Kieran Tierney bagged his first goal for his country but Scotland were denied their best winning run in almost a century by a harsh late Poland penalty.
Last chance for Gareth Bale to reach World Cup? – Wales v Austria talking points
Wales play Austria in a World Cup play-off semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday.
Clarke’s captaincy contenders meet lethal Lewandowski – Scotland talking points
Scotland play their first fixture of 2022 when they host Poland in a Hampden friendly on Thursday.