Today’s podcast focuses on England’s outstanding display. Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham lead the attack and overwhelm a disappointing Croatia side. The emphatic victory sends a strong message for Thomas Tuchel, who had faced growing pressure following the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina. In other matches, Scotland make a positive […]
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Jordan Pickford: Made an excellent call to charge off his line and take the ball away from Ivan Perisic early in the match. He faced few other threats and was fortunate that Mateo Kovacic failed to convert a clear opportunity. 6 Jarell Quansah: His selection at right-back ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold was unexpected, but the […]
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“I have never been convinced by the idea of returning,” Slaven Bilic once said while sitting in the lobby of a Canary Wharf hotel, dressed in a black Soundgarden T-shirt and dark jeans. Speaking with characteristic confidence, he moved effortlessly between subjects such as Sir Alex Ferguson’s memoir, classic Yugoslav films and Nikola Tesla’s decision […]
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Lamine Yamal struck twice and provided an assist as Spain cruised to a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Tuesday’s Nations League match, their first home appearance since winning the World Cup. The 19-year-old shared the goals with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams, helping Spain extend their unbeaten streak to 40 games following June’s final victory […]
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Luka Modric will celebrate his 41st birthday on Wednesday, but he has no immediate plans to end his international career. The Croatian Football Federation has confirmed, external that its captain wants to remain with the national side for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures, including the match against England. His choice comes as Slaven Bilic returns […]
Continue ReadingAC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who will celebrate his 41st birthday in September, has agreed to a one-year contract extension. The Croatian made the move to Milan the previous summer on a season-long agreement that included an option for an additional year, after departing Real Madrid. Following a 13-year stint at the Bernabeu, Modric found […]
Continue ReadingFormer defender Slaven Bilić has been brought back as head coach of the Croatian men’s national team. Bilić, who first led his country from 2006 to 2012, takes over from Zlatko Dalić. Dalić resigned after nearly nine years in charge, following Croatia’s elimination by Portugal in the World Cup round of 32. “I have the […]
Continue ReadingMax Rushden presents alongside Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Wilson after Cristiano Ronaldo finally opens his World Cup knockout account in a tense victory against Croatia Continue reading… Source link
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