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    England have ONE fan at Iceland game after diehard stays 5-days in quarantine… and will have to watch through fence

    ENGLAND take on Iceland in their behind closed doors Nations League match today, but they will have the support of ONE fan.
    Diehard Chad Thomas, 29, has flown out to Rejkyavik and undergone a FIVE-DAY quarantine to see the Three Lions in action.

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    Chad Thomas spent five days in quarantine in Iceland in order to watch England playCredit: Supplied

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    This is the view Chad expects to have of the matchCredit: Supplied

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    The view from the £37-a-night Airbnb room where Chad quarantinedCredit: Supplied

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    The Three Lions, including potential debutant Jack Grealish (left), are taking on Iceland in the Uefa Nations LeagueCredit: Rex Features
    But despite all the effort, he will have to watch the match through a fence from outside the stadium.
    Chad, a supporter of eighth tier side Frickley Athletic, told The Sun: “I was on my settee last Friday and in the spur of the moment just thought ‘you know what, I want to be out there and I’ve never been to Iceland’.
    “So I just hopped on the flight and quarantined for five days.”
    Until three weeks ago, Iceland had simply required a negative Covid test at the airport for entry.

    But they have now changed the rules to demand a five-day quarantine followed by a second test – a system many have called for in the UK.

    And Chad, expected to be the only Three Lions supporter at the game, said large numbers were considering the trip before the quarantine announcement.
    He commented: “If it wasn’t for quarantine it would have been like a normal England trip, there would have been a couple of thousand.”

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    England face Iceland at the Laugardalsvollur stadium tonightCredit: Reuters
    Chad spent £70 on flights and £410 on an eleven night stay at an Airbnb in Reykjavik.

    But despite not being able to shop during quarantine he was able to keep his spend on food down to just £20 with the help of his generous hosts.
    He said: “The food for the five nights was only £20 because the host went to the shop for me. They just got some basic bread, milk, bacon and eggs.
    “[During quarantine in Iceland] they let you go out for a walk but you have to keep it close to your quarantine place where you’re stopping and try to avoid walking near people.
    “So basically be in contact with as few people as possible. It was a bit like in England when there was lockdown and one form of exercise a day.”
    And when asked about the welcome he’s received from locals as the only England fan, he said: “Quite a few of them don’t even know the football’s happening.
    “When you tell them a couple didn’t know England and Iceland were playing today.”

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    Chad attends England vs Switzerland in the 2019 Uefa Nations League finalsCredit: Supplied

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    Large numbers of Iceland fans do not realise their team is playing England todayCredit: AFP or licensors

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    England fans packed a hill to watch the Three Lions play Croatia away in their last behind closed doors gameCredit: Reuters
    But Chad has already found his vantage point to watch the match and is confident of seeing all the action.
    “The view from the fence is amazing, it’s great. It’s like actually being in an away end.
    “I’ve been in worse away ends where you can see less of the pitch.
    “If the police and local authorities don’t move you on it’s great.
    “But even if they do you can step back a bit and still have a great view. It’s just open.”
    And having watched behind closed doors 0-0 draw away to Croatia on a hill above the ground, he said: “It’s better than the hill in Croatia where you could only see 60 per cent of the field.
    “Behind this fence you can see 95 per cent of it.” More

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    Iceland vs England: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Nations League clash

    ENGLAND face Iceland in Reykjavik, hoping to exact revenge following their Euro 2016 exit.
    The two sides have met just three times in their history – but the most notable of those saw Kolbeinn Sigthorsson net the winner to send the Three Lions crashing out in France at the Round of 16 stage.

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    England manager Gareth Southgate has mixed youth and experience in his squad with seven players currently uncapped at international levelCredit: Rex Features
    Now they meet again at Laugardalsvollur in the new Uefa Nations League campaign and their first international fixture since November 2019.
    What time does Iceland vs England kick off?
    This Uefa Nations League match will take place on Saturday, September 5.
    The Group A2 clash will kick off at 5pm UK time – that’s 4pm in Iceland.
    It will be played at Laugardalsvollur in Reykjavik.

    The other two teams in Group A2 – Belgium and Denmark – will play on Saturday evening.
    What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
    Iceland vs England will be shown Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage underway from 4.30pm.
    Sky Sports customers can live stream via the app.
    Meanwhile, you can also purchase a Sky Sports NowTV Day Pass for just £9.99.
    Previous meetings
    Iceland and England have met three times in international football, with a victory apiece.
    Their first meeting ended in a 1-1 draw back in June 1982, before 6-1 hammering by England at the 2004 European Championships in Portugal as Wayne Rooney and Darius Vassell both got braces.
    But Iceland got revenge in 2016, as they knocked the Three Lions out on their way to the quarter-finals.

    Yet, England will host Iceland for the first time when the pair meet in the reverse fixture of this Uefa Nations League campaign at Wembley Stadium on November 18, 2020.
    What is the team news?
    Iceland squad
    Goalkeepers: Hannes Thor Halldorsson, Ogmundur Kristinsson, Runar Alex Runarsson, Patrik Gunnarsson
    Defenders: Kari Arnason, Ari Freyr Skulason, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson, Jon Gudni Fjoluson, Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson, Hjortur Hermannsson, Alfons Sampsted
    Midfielders: Birkir Bjarnason, Emil Hallfredsson, Arnor Ingvi Traustason, Victor Palsson, Arnor Sirgurdsson, Samuel Fridjonson, Mikael Anderson, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, Andri Baldursson
    Forwards: Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, Albert Gudmundsson, Holmbert Fridjonsson

    England squad
    Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Dean Henderson
    Defenders: Kyle Walker Eric Dier, Kieran Trippier, Michael Keane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Tyrone Mings, Conor Coady
    Midfielders: Declan Rice, Mason Mount, James Ward-Prowse, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Kalvin Phillips
    Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho, Tammy Abraham, Danny Ings, Mason Greenwood

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    Germany 1 Spain 1 LIVE REACTION: Gaya nets dramatic late leveller as Germans denied Nations League victory in Stuttgart

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    Spain scored a 95th minute equaliser to deny Germany a first ever Nations League win n
    More: https://t.co/PdZo9FNafq pic.twitter.com/0it4u10COMn
    — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 3, 2020n
    n”,”raw”:”
    LEAVING IT LATE

    Unlikely hero, Valencia left-back Gaya tapped home the equaliser to rescue a point for Spain.

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    GERMANY 1-1 SPAINnn
    Late drama in Stuttgart, Gaya rescues a point for Spain in the opening fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.nn
    Germany looked the better side, but it was a slip of concentration right at the death which saw all three points disappear.nn
    Chelsea fans will be happy to see their new striker score tonight, it was a tidy finish from potent finisher.nn
    As for Leeds fans, despite Rodrigo’s first half howler their new signing set up his sides late equaliser tonight.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-1 SPAIN

    Late drama in Stuttgart, Gaya rescues a point for Spain in the opening fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

    Germany looked the better side, but it was a slip of concentration right at the death which saw all three points disappear.

    Chelsea fans will be happy to see their new striker score tonight, it was a tidy finish from potent finisher.

    As for Leeds fans, despite Rodrigo’s first half howler their new signing set up his sides late equaliser tonight.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165920,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:45″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331846″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331846″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    PEEEEEEP!n
    THAT’S FULL-TIME!n”,”raw”:”
    PEEEEEEP!
    THAT’S FULL-TIME!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165622,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:40″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331844″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331844″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-1 SPAINnn
    90+5. Rodrigo heads down a cross from Torres, there to tap it in was left-back Gaya!nn
    He was onside, a German player was slightly on the pitch meaning the goal stands!n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-1 SPAIN

    90+5. Rodrigo heads down a cross from Torres, there to tap it in was left-back Gaya!

    He was onside, a German player was slightly on the pitch meaning the goal stands!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165600,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:40″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331841″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331841″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GOOOAAALLL!!!nn
    GAYA POPS UP WITH THE EQUALISER IN THE 95TH MINUTE!n”,”raw”:”
    GOOOAAALLL!!!

    GAYA POPS UP WITH THE EQUALISER IN THE 95TH MINUTE!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165536,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:38″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331836″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331836″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    90+3. Fati cuts the ball onto his right foot before delivering a wonderful ball in search of Sergio Ramos inside the opposition box.nn
    Rudiger done well to beat the Spanish captain in the air, time is running out for Enrique’s men.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    90+3. Fati cuts the ball onto his right foot before delivering a wonderful ball in search of Sergio Ramos inside the opposition box.

    Rudiger done well to beat the Spanish captain in the air, time is running out for Enrique’s men.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165446,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:37″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331835″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331835″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    90+2. Two minutes of the additional four have been played, Spain are still looking for an equaliser.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    90+2. Two minutes of the additional four have been played, Spain are still looking for an equaliser.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165377,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:36″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331834″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331834″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    NO GOAL!nn
    90. Fati rises highest with a wonderful header after a cross from the right hand side, Ramos appears to commit a foul on Ginter.nn
    The Barcelona youngster thought he had scored his first international goal on his debut.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    NO GOAL!

    90. Fati rises highest with a wonderful header after a cross from the right hand side, Ramos appears to commit a foul on Ginter.

    The Barcelona youngster thought he had scored his first international goal on his debut.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165335,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:35″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331829″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331829″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINn
    89. Spain are still looking to find an opening, they have however been unsuccessful.n
    Luckily for them, goalscorer Timo Werner is coming off for Koch who has recently signed for Leeds.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN
    89. Spain are still looking to find an opening, they have however been unsuccessful.
    Luckily for them, goalscorer Timo Werner is coming off for Koch who has recently signed for Leeds.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165224,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:33″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331820″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331820″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    85. Brilliant skill from Serdar who slips it through the legs of Ramos, he is brought down for his troubles but the referee plays advantage as Werner picks up the loose ball.nn
    He looks to have a shot on his left foot but Pau Torres does well to see the ball behind for a corner.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    85. Brilliant skill from Serdar who slips it through the legs of Ramos, he is brought down for his troubles but the referee plays advantage as Werner picks up the loose ball.

    He looks to have a shot on his left foot but Pau Torres does well to see the ball behind for a corner.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165012,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:30″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331818″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331818″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    84. Fati drives down the left wing beating Kehrer, he looks to play in a low cross but Sule sees it behind for a corner.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    84. Fati drives down the left wing beating Kehrer, he looks to play in a low cross but Sule sees it behind for a corner.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599164886,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:28″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331815″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331815″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    82. The Spanish backline is sat inside the German half, they’re looking to squeeze their opponents and get an equaliser with ten minutes to go.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    82. The Spanish backline is sat inside the German half, they’re looking to squeeze their opponents and get an equaliser with ten minutes to go.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599164781,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:26″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331814″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331814″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    81. Spain need to up the pressure here, it’s been far too casual for a while now.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    81. Spain need to up the pressure here, it’s been far too casual for a while now.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599164732,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:25″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331809″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331809″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    79. Oscar is coming on for Fabian in the Spain midfield.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    79. Oscar is coming on for Fabian in the Spain midfield.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599164590,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:23″},”author”:”Joshua Mbu”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3248d229d0d07ac248281445df5bdeca?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331808″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12567843″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joshua-mbu bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331808″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAINnn
    78. Fati goes down inside the opposition box after some wonderful skill to open up some space, he looks to the referee asking for it to be given but the referee waves it away.n”,”raw”:”
    GERMANY 1-0 SPAIN

    78. 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    Joshua Mbu

    3 Sep 2020, 22:31
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    SPAIN netted a dramatic late leveller as Jose Gaya’s stoppage-time goal cancelled out Timo Werner’s strike in Stuttgart.
    Final score: Germany 1-1 Spain (Werner 53′; Gaya 90′)
    Follow all the latest reaction from this Nations League clash below…

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    Phil Foden can’t wait for England debut as Man City starlet finally gets chance to live up to the hype

    PHIL FODEN has been touted for international stardom for so long that it’s hard to believe that he won’t even be among England’s 50 youngest debutants if he plays against Iceland tomorrow.
    The football world has been holding its breath over the Manchester City midfielder ever since he was named Player of the Tournament when England won the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

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    Phil Foden is in line for his England debut in the Nations LeagueCredit: Rex Features

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    Foden will not even be among England’s 50 youngest debutants if he plays against IcelandCredit: Rex Features
    Even Pep Guardiola, a man not normally given to hyperbole, declared: “It’s a long time since I saw a player like this. He is a gift for us.”
    Team-mate Kyle Walker this week called him: “The best young player I’ve ever seen,” yet the fact remains that Foden has still only started 12 Premier League games.
    Wayne Rooney had already won 29 caps by the time he reached Foden’s current age while 63 players have made their senior England debuts while still in their teens.
    But now the nation is finally about to see what all the fuss is about as Gareth Southgate prepares to let the young playmaker off the international leash.

    And the Stockport-born 20-year-old is relishing this long-awaited opportunity to make his mark as one of five new faces in the squad.
    As he prepared for today’s flight to Iceland, Foden explained: “A lot of people have been pushing for me to play in the senior team much earlier but I haven’t played a lot of games for Manchester City so I’ve had to work hard for this chance,”
    “I think Pep has been patient with me and selected me at the right times.
    “But I’ve played in some massive games this year like the League Cup final and the Champions League game against Real Madrid and now I feel I’m ready to go.

    Every kid on the estate used to pretend they were playing for England when I was growing up and it hasn’t really sunk in yet.
    Phil Foden

    “Gareth has never been scared to throw young kids in if they’re playing well enough but sometimes you just have to be patient to make the step up to the first team.
    “I still have a lot of things to improve on so to hear Kyle talking about me in that way really puts a smile on my face because that’s a big statement from him.
    “Every kid on the estate used to pretend they were playing for England when I was growing up and it hasn’t really sunk in yet that I’m now in the squad.
    “I’m just hoping that I can make my debut this week and after that I want to try to keep the shirt and play for England for many years.”
    Guardiola has never made any secret of the fact that he has been grooming Foden to be David Silva’s long-term Manchester City successor.
    And now that the Spanish maestro has finally signed off at the Etihad, Foden is aiming to become a key player in his team’s title challenge next season.
    He says: “That’s what I’m hoping for but there are a lot of quality midfielders at Manchester City so it doesn’t mean I’m automatically going to get that position.
    “So it’s down to me to make sure I’m playing well enough to get that shirt.

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    Foden is ready to make his England bow after only 12 Premier League starts for Man CityCredit: Rex Features

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    Foden is the heir to City’s playmaker king David SilvaCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    “My favourite position is centre of midfield but I’ve enjoyed myself playing off the left and right, and sometimes scoring goals as a false nine.
    “I feel I can be a flexible player, to be effective in different positions and do a job wherever the manager wants.
    “David Silva is probably the player I admired more than anyone else. I watched him from the day he arrived at the club and to get to train and play with him was the ultimate education for me.
    “He sees the game so differently to other players. The way he moves into space in tight areas, how he receives the ball and never loses it. All these things I’ve tried to learn from him.
    “He’s gone now but hopefully he could be back at City one day as a coach.”
    Yet if it has all seemed so easy for the youngest ever Premier League winner, that has been far from the case for Foden.

    He might have been the first player born this Millennium to play in the Champions League but he still had his work cut out in his early Etihad years.
    “I was a lot smaller than the other players in the academy so I had to use my brain more,” he explains.
    “It was such a step up to the first team. I remember my first training session with the senior squad and I was thinking ‘wow! I’ve got a long way to go here’.
    “I got used to it as the weeks went by and started to move the ball quicker but I had to adapt really quickly.
    “I would say the biggest challenge was trying to deal with the physical side, so now I try to get into the gym much more to make myself a lot bigger and stronger.”
    Foden scored two goals when England beat Spain in that FIFA final three years ago and he says: “The medal is in a cabinet in my parents’ house and I still like to look at it from time to time.

    “There are quite a few of us in this squad who have had success with England at youth and Under-21 levels and I feel that this team can go further than we have in the past.
    “Of course we need to start winning tournaments but I’m really confident with the way we are going and with the players we have.
    “We’re a young team and nothing fazes us. We just go out and play our football and that’s a good thing.
    “We have the players who will allow us to start controlling games and I’m really confident for the future.”

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    Finland 0 Wales 1 LIVE REACTION: Keiffer Moore nets late for Giggs’ side as Dragons make perfect Nations League start

    Finland vs Wales: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, teams for Uefa Nations League clash – latest updatesn”,”raw”:”
    MOORE LIKE IT

    The only goal this evening came deep in the second half as James set up Moore.

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    93. Last ditch effort for Finland as Soiri makes a run to the byline and tries to swing the ball in, but Williams gets a leg to it and sends it out for a corner.n”,”raw”:”
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    93. Last ditch effort for Finland as Soiri makes a run to the byline and tries to swing the ball in, but Williams gets a leg to it and sends it out for a corner.

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    92. Another debut this evening for Swansea defender Cabango, as the youngster replaces James.n”,”raw”:”
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    92. Another debut this evening for Swansea defender Cabango, as the youngster replaces James.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165497,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:38″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331837″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12568186″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331837″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    91. Roberts and Ojala appear to trip over one another as the Finland international attempts to break into the box.nn
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    91. Roberts and Ojala appear to trip over one another as the Finland international attempts to break into the box.

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    90. The fourth official has indicated thee minutes of added time.n”,”raw”:”
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    90. The fourth official has indicated thee minutes of added time.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165335,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:35″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331831″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12568186″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331831″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    88. Just two minutes left, can Wales hold on to make it three wins from three? n”,”raw”:”
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    88. Just two minutes left, can Wales hold on to make it three wins from three? “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599165295,”date_formatted”:”3rd September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:34″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”331827″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12568186″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-331827″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    86.Jensen switches the ball to Pukki at the top of the box and the Norwich forward attempts to chip Wales’ defence.n
    Hennessey gets up to the loopy ball and halts a late surge in the box.n”,”raw”:”
    FINLAND 0-1 WALES
    86.Jensen switches the ball to Pukki at the top of the box and the Norwich forward attempts to chip Wales’ defence.
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    84. Final change for Finland as Niskanen is replaced by Soiri.nn
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    84. Final change for Finland as Niskanen is replaced by Soiri.

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    83. Morrell puts a great chip into the box, as Williams makes a run from the right of the box to the six yard box.nn
    He beats the defender, but his body position is all wrong and his touch sends it wide beyond the far post.n”,”raw”:”
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    83. Morrell puts a great chip into the box, as Williams makes a run from the right of the box to the six yard box.

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    80. Ten minutes from time and Moore finds the back of the net.n
    James makes a good run on the left and bursts into the box, he looks up earlier this time and spots Moore making a run centrally into the six yard box.n
    James slides it through to Moore who taps it in, with his right foot, from close range.n
    It had all got a little dull before the goal, will the game get more exciting now?n
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    80. Ten minutes from time and Moore finds the back of the net.
    James makes a good run on the left and bursts into the box, he looks up earlier this time and spots Moore making a run centrally into the six yard box.
    James slides it through to Moore who taps it in, with his right foot, from close range.
    It had all got a little dull before the goal, will the game get more exciting now?
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    78. Scrappy passage of plays from both teams, as Lam gives away a freekick to Wales for fouling Morrell.

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    WALES picked up three points on the road in their Nations League opener after Kieffer Moore’s late winner.
    Final score: Finland 0-1 Wales (Moore 80′)
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    Germany vs Spain: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’s Uefa Nations League clash

    TWO European giants are set to go toe-to-toe tonight as Germany face Spain in the Uefa Nations League.
    Last year was a disaster for the Germans in this competition, with Joachim Low’s side finishing bottom of their group after a disastrous run of form.

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    NINTCHDBPICT000520463484Credit: Getty – Contributor
    Visitors Spain were edged out by England for a place in the 2019 finals and will face Switzerland and Ukraine along with the Germans this time.
    What time does Germany vs Spain kick off?
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm local time.
    It will be played behind closed doors st Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz-Arena.
    What TV channel is Germany vs Spain on and can I live stream it?
    Germany vs Spain is live on Sky Sports Premier League.
    Coverage commences at 7.40pm – five minutes before kick-off.
    To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
    Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch the match with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
    What is the team news?
    Chelsea fans will be hoping to get a glimpse of new signing Timo Werner and imminent arrival Kai Havertz.
    And their changes of doing so are markedly improved by the fact that no Bayern Munich or RB Leipzig players will take part in the game following their Champions League exploits.
    The only exception to this is Bayern’s Niklas Sule, who missed the European knockout stages and is looking for some game time after battling back from a long-term injury.

    Luis Enrique has named a fairly youthful squad including the likes of Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Eric Garcia and Oscar Rodriguez.
    But Leeds fans are likely to see their £36m new signing Rodrigo in action.
    Adama Traore had been called up for what would have been his first senior Spain appearance, but he has tested positive for coronavirus and is unlikely to play.
    Latest odds
    Germany 7/5
    Draw 23/10
    Spain 15/8
    *Odds from Ladbrokes and correct as of Wednesday, September 2 More

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    Finland vs Wales: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’s big Uefa Nations League match

    RYAN GIGGS and Wales are back in action in the Uefa Nations League as they travel to take on Finland.
    It’s the first time the Dragons have been in action since a 2-0 win over Hungary saw them progress to the European Championship finals.

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    Gareth Bale is back in action with WalesCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Opponents Finland will be at the Euros for the first time next summer after qualifying from their group in second behind Italy.
    What time does Wales vs Finland kick off?
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm – 9.45pm local time – TONIGHT.
    It will be played behind closed doors at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki.
    What TV channel is Finland vs Wales on and can I live stream it?
    Finland vs Wales is live on Sky Sports Main Event.
    Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
    To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
    Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
    Viewers wanting to watch in Welsh can catch all the action FREE on S4C.
    What is the team news?
    Centre-back Paulus Arajuuri will miss out for the hosts through injury.
    Meanwhile HJK Helsinki defender Daniel O’Shaughnessy has been named in the squad after choosing to represent Finland over Ireland.
    Aaron Ramsey, David Brooks and Tyler Roberts are all out injured for Wales.

    However Gareth Bale is set to play as he looks to put his troubles at Real Madrid behind him.
    Harry Wilson, Daniel James and Hal Robson-Kanu are also expected to start.
    Latest odds
    Finland 11/5
    Draw 2/1
    Wales 27/20
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    Cristiano Ronaldo an injury doubt to face Croatia in Nations League as Portugal ace misses training due to infected foot

    CRISTIANO RONALDO was forced to miss Portugal training on Thursday after being struck by a foot infection.
    Croatia await Fernando Santos’ side on Saturday to kick off their Nations League campaign.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is on a course of antibiotics after succumbing to a toe infectionCredit: EPA
    And, in just over a fortnight, Juventus’ season gets underway against Sampdoria.
    As confirmed by the Portuguese FA, Ronaldo missed training after being confined to gym work on Wednesday.
    An infection in the 35-year-old’s right big toe is requiring antibiotic treatment.
    Medical staff inside the Portugal camp will monitor his condition before making a decision on whether he can play in Porto.

    Ronaldo is still chasing his 100th goal for his country.
    Goal No99 arrived against Luxembourg in November, meaning he has endured a long wait to finally achieving this personal milestone.

    Cristiano Ronaldo and Pirlo seen together for first time as Juventus begin training ahead of new Serie A season
    Should the Croatia game come too early for the forward, he may get the chance to notch his ton just days later.
    Portugal travel to Sweden for a Group C clash on Tuesday night, before games with Spain and France next month.

    One man who will be absent from the upcoming matches is Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, after he withdrew from international duty due to injury.
    Premier League stars Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves and Bernardo Silva are among those in the squad, along with uncapped Barcelona newboy Francisco Trincao.

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