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      Scotland vs Rep of Ireland LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TODAY’S Nations League clash

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      SCOTLAND will be determined to edge closer in sealing Nations League group qualification when they take on Republic of Ireland TONIGHT.Two wins over Armenia in June saw the Scots overcome the misery of failing to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
      And they’ll be hoping that they can find that form once again to top Group B League 1 come the conclusion of the group stages.
      However, Scotland’s one blip during the last international break was Republic of Ireland who demolished them 3-0 in Dublin.

      Kick-off: 7.45pm
      TV/ live stream: Premier Sports 1/ Premier Sports website
      Scotland XI: Gordon, McTominay, Tierney, McGinn, McGregor, Dykes, Christie, Hendry, McKenna, Armstrong, Hickey
      Ireland XI: Bazunu, Collins, Egan, O’Shea, Doherty, Cullen, Molumby, Knight, McClean, Parrott, Obafemi

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      Winner takes it all
      Scotland now travel to Poland to face Ukraine in their final group game.
      The Tartan Army now sits two points clear of their rivals with one game left to play.
      Steve Clarke’s side need to just avoid defeat in Poland to get promoted to the upper tier of the UEFA Nations League for the first time ever.
      Scrapping until the final whistle
      Scotland and Ireland put the pressures of this game behind them this evening and looked to win the game in the second half at all costs.
      The Irish seemed keen to be first to get that second goal to try and put the game to bed.
      They had chances while the game was at 1-0 but did not take their chances, with Scotland dealing the ultimate sucker punch.
      After conceding a late penalty, the fight within the teams spilled out onto the pitch a little too much.
      Credit: SNS
      Scots turn the tide at Hampden
      Going into the break a goal down and looking devoid of creative ideas, everything looked glum for the home fans.
      Coming out for the second-half, it was Ireland who came out of the traps the quickest.
      When Jack Hendry’s header brought them level against the run of play, the game changed in an instant.
      Ireland will feel hard done by to come away from this game with nothing, Scotland are celebrating like a cup final has been won.
      FT: Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90+4. Oh Flower of Scotland rings out at Hampden Park now.
      The hosts keep the ball in the corner, running down the clock.
      As the whistle blows, the ground erupts.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90+2. Scotland are playing the angles now.
      Knocking long balls diagonally to utilise the space.
      Winning a free kick out wide they can take their time now.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90. We are going to have an additional four minutes added on.
      Gordon holds on to the ball in no rush at all.
      His kick is high and loose but Scotland retain possession.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      88. Ireland have a corner late on.
      It is all getting a bit feisty now as Collins goes to ground.
      The referee has his work cut out to control this game in the final stages.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      86. It all kicks off between the two teams.
      McTominay receives a yellow card for his part in matters.
      VAR is checking for a potential red card.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      84. Ireland look desperate to find a way back into this.
      Scotland understandably looking to run the clock down.
      Christie comes off for McLean.
      Dykes comes off, replaced by Che Adams.
      Credit: SNS
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      82. VAR took a while to check that one.
      Seamus Coleman is shown the yellow card for his part in matters.
      Christie steps up and strokes the ball into bottom corner, sending the keeper the wrong way.
      Goal – Ryan Christie (Scotland)
      Penalty to Scotland
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      78. Steve Clarke is looking to get his team to push forward more.
      He feels they can still win this game.
      There are some tired legs in the Ireland side now.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      76. Coleman comes on for Doherty.
      Parrott departs for Robinson.
      Molumby comes off for Browne.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Egan yellow card
      74. Ireland look set to make some changes.
      Fraser swings the ball in but the keeper collects with ease.
      We are edging into the final quarter of an hour of the game.
      Credit: Focus Images
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      72. Both sides are getting stuck into one another now.
      Either team craving the win for different reasons.
      Considering their dire away form of late, this has been a good performance by Ireland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      70. Doherty stays down looking for treatment.
      Rare spell of dominance there for Scotland in the Ireland final third.
      Unable to find a way passed the visitor’s keeper.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      68. Still plenty of time left in this game for either side to win it.
      McGinn is penalised for a rash challenge on Doherty.
      Both teams trying to find some space, Fraser cuts inside from the wing and unleashes a left-footed shot.
      Bazunu tips it over the bar.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      66. Ireland are dominating their hosts again.
      Slick interplay and passing that is opening Scotland up each time.
      Scotland break themselves, McGinn claiming to have been hauled to the ground but a corner is the decision.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      64. Ireland are looking very dangerous on the break.
      Scotland seem intent on chasing down a win in this game.
      Despite a draw leaving them in a decent position with their visit to Poland next week.
      Credit: SNS
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Ogbene chance!
      62. Scotland actually look most vulnerable when they have corners themselves.
      Yet again Ireland hit them on the counter, the ball being touched back to Gordon to clear.
      His mishit clearance goes straight to Ogbene who cannot adjust his feet quick enough to react.
      The ball ricochets back to a grateful Craig Gordon.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      60. Scotland seem to have a spring in their step now.
      Pressing the visitors high up the pitch, forcing errors.
      Ogbene looks set to come on for Obafemi for Ireland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      58. Aaron Hickey limps off for Scotland.
      Ralston and Fraser look set to come on.
      Stuart Armstrong makes way for Ryan Fraser.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Parrott chance!
      56. What a chance for Ireland.
      Obafemi breaks at pace with Scotland getting nowhere near him.
      The visitors have a two on one overload.
      He threads it into the path of Parrott who takes the shot on early but Craig Gordon comes to the rescue of Scotland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      54. The goal has really lifted Hampden Park.
      Scotland seem to have a new found belief they can win this.
      They are still struggling to breakdown the Ireland back five unless they get it out wide and try to stretch them.
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      Fans in stitches as Italy icon Del Piero seems to think Shaun Wright-Phillips played for England in Nations League loss

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      ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO gave gloomy England fans a small moment of comic relief on Friday night when he mistakenly thought Shaun Wright-Phillips was playing for the Three Lions.The Juventus legend, 47, was a pundit for Channel 4 as his home nation of Italy took on Gareth Southgate’s side at the San Siro.
      Alessandro Del Piero had fans in stitches with a verbal own goalCredit: Rex
      He hailed Shaun Wright-Phillips, whose last cap was in 2010, as England’s best playerCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The night ended in Nations League relegation for the England as Giacomo Raspadori’s 68th-minute strike earned the Azzurri a 1-0 win.
      That result piled even more pressure on boss Southgate – but at least fans watching at home had something to smile about courtesy of Del Piero. 
      Following the match, the former forward was analysing the performance of the away side in Milan when he named Wright-Phillips – whose last cap for England was in 2010 – as one of their best players.
      Del Piero said: “All the time that the England side pressed high very well, they had a couple of close attacks, especially when Wright-Phillips moved the ball.”
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      Viewers quickly picked up on his on-air gaffe and quickly took to social media.
      One tweeted: “I don’t know what game Del Piero has been watching, but I’m confident he just referred to one of our players as Wright-Phillips!”
      Another said: “Del Piero thinks Wright-Phillips is playing what a guy.”
      A fellow Channel 4 viewer wrote: “Why does Del Piero think Wright Phillips is playing for England?”
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      Another asked: “Did Del Piero just say something about Wright-Phillips??”
      To which another replied: “Yes he did, I had to rewind it! Obviously watching a game from 2006.”
      Former Manchester City and Chelsea winger Wright-Phillips earned the last of his 36 caps for England at the 2010 World Cup.
      He enjoyed a fine career at club level, winning the Premier League and two FA Cups.
      Following a second spell at City, he joined QPR in 2011 before heading to the MLS with New York Red Bulls in 2015.
      The now 40-year-old then had a brief spell with Phoenix Rising before announcing his retirement in 2017. More

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      ‘I am surprised’ – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn questions Ben White’s omission from Gareth Southgate’s England squad

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      NIGEL WINTERBURN has been left in disbelief that Gareth Southgate omitted Ben White from his latest England squad.The Arsenal defender has starred this season under Mikel Arteta where he has started all seven Premier League games for the table-toppers.
      Arsenal star Ben White was a notable omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squadCredit: Getty
      Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn has been left surprised by White failing to be includedCredit: Alamy
      Despite being a natural centre-back, White has shown his versatility by fitting in at right-back due to the emerging partnership between William Saliba and Gabriel.
      But his dazzling form wasn’t enough to convince Three Lions gaffer Southgate to include White in his last squad before the World Cup which kicks off in November.
      And his absence in the team was felt on Friday night as England lost 1-0 to Italy in their Nations League clash at the San Siro.
      The result means that England have been relegated from Nations League A regardless of whether they beat Germany on Monday.
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      Speaking to SunSport on behalf of FreeSuperTips prior to the Italy match, Arsenal legend Winterburn was asked if he was surprised by White being left out.
      To which he said of the 24-year-old four-cap international: “I am surprised, but I never try to predict what England managers do with players.
      “But I am surprised, he was initially in the last squad so if he was in the last England squad, I don’t understand why he wouldn’t be in this squad.
      “Unless Gareth Southgate has left him out because he wants to look at other players.
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      “Ben White hasn’t made that many appearances for England, so I would think he deserves a look in, so it’s a surprising decision to me.
      “Especially when you see some of the players in that squad and the club form they’re currently producing.
      “But we’ve seen this with Gareth Southgate, and I’ve spoken about it on different occasions when we talk about Jordan Pickford.
      “People were criticising [Jordan] Pickford and saying he should be left out, but I’ve always said you’ve got to look at it from Gareth Southgate’s point of view.
      “When he’s come in and played for England, he’s never done anything wrong so how do you leave him out?”
      He added: “So, there is going to be a lot of debate over the next 10 days, especially if England don’t pick up their form in the next two games.
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      “England have dropped off a little bit in terms of performances and what we expect to see.
      “It’s going to be interesting watching those games and the reaction of the supporters during and perhaps after.” More

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      England vs Germany: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for final Nations League tie before World Cup

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      ENGLAND will be determined to put their Nations League nightmare to rest when they take on Germany on Monday.The Three Lions hit an all-time low having suffered a dreadful defeat to Italy in their most recent outing.
      England’s loss to Italy means they have gone five games without a winCredit: Rex
      Hungary stunned Germany courtesy of Adam Szalai’s wonder strikeCredit: Getty
      And it meant that Gareth Southgate’s side will now face a tough Euro 2024 draw as they were relegated from League A.
      English fans were left fuming having seen their side go winless for five matches and it lead to the manager being booed as he left the field.
      But there is still one final chance for the Euro 2020 finalists to lift their spirits before the World Cup.
      However, the Germans will be eager to finish off on a high as they were stunned by Hungary on Friday night.
      What time does England vs Germany kick off?

      England entertain Germany on Monday, September 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time.
      Wembley Stadium in London will be the allocated arena for this intriguing match and it can host a staggering 90,000 fans.
      Harry Kane’s last-gasp penalty rescued a point for the Three Lions when the sides last met.

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      What TV channel is England vs Germany on and can I live stream it?

      England vs Germany will be broadcasted LIVE on Channel 4 in the UK.
      Pre-match build up is set to commence at 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the Channel 4 website or All 4 app.

      Can I watch England vs Germany for FREE?
      Yes you can! England’s final League A fixture against Germany is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license.
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      The only good thing to come out of England’s dreadful defeat to Italy was that there were no fresh injuries for Gareth Southgate to worry about.
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      However, the England boss will be tempted to give the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mason Mount and Ivan Toney a run-out against the Germans.
      Elsewhere, Germany head coach Hansi Flick is likely to rotate his side as well having shocking lost to Hungary.
      Flick has the option to throw Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Thilo Kehrer in from the start.
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      England to win 7/5
      Draw 21/10
      Germany to win 21/10

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      Gary Lineker slams Gareth Southgate for ‘leaving England’s most creative player on the bench’ in shock 1-0 loss to Italy

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      GARY LINEKER criticised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exclusion from the England team as he identified a lack of creativity in Gareth Southgate’s side.England lost 1-0 to Italy and have not scored a goal from open play in 450 minutes of football.
      Gary Lineker called Trent Alexander-Arnold England’s most creative playerCredit: Getty
      Lineker also bemoaned James Maddison’s absence from the squadCredit: Getty
      The defeat at the San Siro relegated the Three Lions from Nations League group A but Lineker has bigger concerns.
      The Match of the Day presenter feels Southgate has got things wrong by not placing his trust in Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold, who provided 12 assists in 32 Premier League games last season.
      Lineker also believes Leicester star James Maddison is worthy of a place in the England squad because of his eye for a pass.
      Lineker tweeted following the defeat: “A gentle reminder that England’s most creative midfielder, James Maddison was not in the squad of 28.
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      “And England’s most creative footballer, Trent Alexander-Arnold sat on the bench getting splinters in his arse…”
      Lineker was not alone in his criticism of Southgate as the England boss was booed by the travelling fans at the end of the match.
      England are five games without a win, their worst run since 2014, and have only one match to try and turn things around before the World Cup – a Wembley meeting with Germany on Monday.
      But Southgate is ready for the pressure and has faith his players can get back to winning ways.
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      He said after the match: “We are on a run of bad results, it’s for us to put that right.
      “The only way to do that is to stick what we believe, stick with what’s got us success in previous tournaments and in the end the players have got to stay really tight.
      “There’s going to be a lot of noise but that will be around me and that’s absolutely fine. It’s my job to take that pressure for them.
      “I understand the reaction at the end because that’s the results we’ve had in this competition. It’s an understandable emotional reaction.” More

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      Shocking 83% of England fans want Gareth Southgate OUT with Three Lions on worst run in 22 years ahead of World Cup

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      AN ASTONISHING 83-per-cent of England fans want Gareth Southgate OUT with just one game to go before the 2022 Qatar World Cup.The Three Lions were relegated from their Nations League group following a 1-0 loss to Italy at the San Siro.
      A large majority of England fans on a SunSport poll want Southgate goneCredit: Rex
      The Three Lions are without a win in five gamesCredit: Getty
      Giacomo Raspadori’s second half strike was the difference.
      To make matters worse, England are without a win in five games and haven’t scored a goal in open play in over 450 minutes of football.
      It’s also England’s worst run in 22 years.
      All of this, of course, is unfolding just months ahead of a World Cup that not long ago England were considered one of the favourites to win.
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      And England have just one more game to prepare for Qatar, which is against rivals Germany at Wembley on Monday.
      But ahead of England’s meeting with the Germans, 83-per-cent of Three Lions fans want Southgate GONE, according to a SunSport Twitter poll.
      Southgate and Co were booed at the San Siro after the final whistle, but the boss feels the performance was a “step in the right direction”.
      He said: “I personally felt the performance was a step in the right direction.
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      “But I appreciate because of the result that won’t be the reaction.”
      On being met with boos, he added: “I understand the reaction at the end, as that’s the results we’ve had. It’s an emotional reaction.”
      Italy boss Roberto Mancini has also backed England as one of the favourites to become world champions DESPITE Friday’s loss.
      The Italian said: “England is one of the best teams in the world.
      “They lose the game, but they have a good chance of winning the World Cup.” More

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      England fans fuming as Channel 4 cut away from Gareth Southgate interview after fans boo Italy loss to show GOGGLEBOX

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      ENGLAND fans were left fuming after watching their side suffer a dismal defeat to Italy.And it wasn’t just about the result.
      Gareth Southgate’s post-match interview was interrupted by GoggleboxCredit: Getty
      England were dismal as they suffered Nations League RELEGATIONCredit: Getty
      Channel 4 cut away from their post-match interview with Gareth Southgate to instead air GOGGLEBOX.
      The Three Lions put in another shoddy performance as their winless run extended to five matches.
      England watched on helplessly as Giacomo Raspadori’s 86th minute strike sealed the win for Italy.
      And the result condemned England to relegation in Nations League A, setting up a horror draw for Euro 2024.
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      Three Lions fans waited with bated breath for Southgate’s interview after the final whistle.
      With the World Cup on the horizon, supporters wanted to know what his thoughts on the performance were.
      But just before Southgate was due to speak, Nations League broadcaster Channel 4 ended their football programme.
      And they instead booted up an episode of reality TV show Gogglebox.
      England fans who had been waiting for answers from Southgate were left fuming.
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      Many blasted Channel 4 for the bizarre decision to cut away from the Three Lions gaffer.
      And it means that Monday’s dead rubber against Germany will be the final time fans can hear Southgate’s thoughts before the World Cup boots up in November.
      One tweeted: “Pretty stunned Channel 4 don’t have a post-game interview with Southgate. So many questions after that.”
      Another boomed: “Channel 4 not showing Southgate’s post-match interview until gone midnight because they’ve got to show Gogglebox?
      “Put it back on the BBC where it belongs ffs.”
      One yelled: “Just when you don’t think it could get worse, Channel 4 don’t show us the interview with Southgate.
      “We’ve got to go straight to people stroking their dogs and eating muffins in front of the TV.”
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      Another cried: “Finishing before any interview with Southgate having to talk live about that dire match, purely for Gogglebox, is nothing short of a disgrace.”
      Southgate still managed to deliver his interview despite the cameras not being on.
      After being booed by travelling fans at the final whistle, he said: “There’s going to be a lot of noise but that will be around me and that’s absolutely fine. It’s my job to take that pressure for them.
      “I understand the reaction at the end because that’s the results we’ve had in this competition. It’s an understandable emotional reaction.
      “It is difficult for me to be too critical of the performance. We had more possession, more shots, more shots on target. For large parts we played very well.
      “We didn’t deal with the decisive moment defensively and we had moments to be more decisive in their final third and our quality wasn’t quite right.
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      “It’s a spell where ultimately results are going to be the thing everyone reacts to but I thought there were a lot of positives for us as a team. A lot of good individual performances.
      “I personally thought the performance was a step in the right direction but I perfectly understand that because of the result that’s not going to be the reaction.
      “It is really difficult to pinpoint why we’re not scoring. I think we’re getting into the right areas and we had the moments we would have had in the past. People just didn’t deliver that final piece of quality.
      “We’ve said we’re not in an ideal situation in terms of numbers of players playing at a high level regularly. But we’ve got to keep working on it and make sure we stay on track. 
      “The players in the dressing room know this was a game they could have won. And if they take their chances and defend the goal better, then we do win.
      “It’s fine margins. We’re playing some of the biggest football nations and the fine margins are decisive.
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      “We can’t say there’s no value to these games. These were important matches against top level teams. As I said there were a lot of reasons for the results in the summer.
      “Here, we haven’t got the result we needed or wanted. So we are in a run of bad results. It’s for us to put that right.”
      England fans at the San Siro BOOED off the team after the 1-0 defeatCredit: Getty More

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      England booed after shambolic Italy loss as fans call for Gareth Southgate to be SACKED just two months before World Cup

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE and the England squad were BOOED off the pitch following a lacklustre performance against Italy.The Three Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Azzurri this evening.
      England suffered a 1-0 defeat to ItalyCredit: Getty
      Southgate and the England squad were BOOED off the pitchCredit: Getty
      The result saw them RELEGATED from League A of the Nations League for the first time ever.
      After an underwhelming first half from both teams, Italy broke the deadlock in the 68th minute thanks to a fantastic strike from Giacomo Raspadori.
      The striker brought the ball down on the edge of the box following a cross from Leonardo Bonucci before cutting inside and unleashing a an excellent shot into the bottom right corner.
      Southgate reacted quickly by making a double substitution.
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      But it was too little too late as the Three Lions went on to suffer their third defeat of the competition.
      Even if they defeat Germany on Monday, they will still finish rock bottom of Group B.
      Fans at the San Siro were left furious after the final whistle, with the majority BOOING the England squad off the pitch.
      SunSport quizzed Southgate on England fans booing the team. He simply replied: “It’s understandable.”
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      Many also took to Twitter to react with one writing: “The team is completely lost at the moment. Southgate’s stubbornness is ruining this side and sucking all the confidence of the players.”
      Another added: “This is EMBARRASSING.”
      And a third said: “Wow, just wow, get him out now!”
      England have failed to score a goal from open play in each of their last five games.
      They have also now gone five consecutive games without a win for the first time in EIGHT years.
      When speaking to Channel 4 after the match, midfielder Declan Rice said: “It’s obviously disappointing.
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      “Every tournament we go into, we set out to win.
      “In the Nations League we have slipped below our standards but I didn’t think it was all bad tonight.” More