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    Scotland 1 Slovakia 0: Lyndon Dykes fires Scotland top of Nations League group

    LYNDON DYKES gave Scotland hope after firing them to the top of their Nations League group.
    The QPR striker was the difference yet again for Steve Clarke’s side in a tight game against rivals Slovakia.

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    Lyndon Dykes fired Scotland to victoryCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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    Scotland stayed top of group B2 with the winCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Aberdeen stalwart Andrew Considine didn’t put a foot wrong on his debutCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

    Goalmouth action was virtually non-existent as both sides struggled for rhythm in the first half.
    But Dykes, 25, showed he only needed one chance as he slotted Stephen O’Donnell’s lofted cross into the back of the net on 55 minutes with the Scots’ first effort on target.
    Slovakia then had a chance of their own to equalise when Jan Gregus’ shot ricocheted into a crowded six-yard box, but David Marshall managed to gather.
    Scotland should have made their victory sweeter late on but substitute Oli McBurnie headed onto the bar from a teasing Ryan Fraser delivery.

    And Fraser, who has hardly played any football since March, gave his thoughts to Sky Sports immediately after the game.
    He said: “We worked hard obviously with the other day playing 120 minutes against Israel.
    “Some of the lads needed a little bit of a freshen up so the manager changed some bodies.
    “I think the boys that came in today done really well.

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    Ryan Fraser caused problems for ScotlandCredit: Reuters

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    Oli McBurnie struck the crossbar as his search for a first Scotland goal goes onCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

    “It would have been easy to just win the other day and maybe not concentrate so much on this game but I think we showed we gave everything today.
    “That is us unbeaten in seven now and top of the group – which is brilliant and now we go on to the next game against Czech Republic.”
    Scotland are now one point clear of second-placed Czech Republic in Group B2, ahead of a Hampden clash between the two sides on Wednesday night.

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    France 0 Portugal 0 LIVE REACTION: Mbappe, Ronaldo and Griezmann can’t break deadlock in Nations League stalemate

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    A GOAT🐐 & a Future Star⭐.Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé sharing a moment before the match #FRAPOR pic.twitter.com/iv4oIyMzlIn
    — El Duque ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 (@ItsWanga) October 11, 2020n
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    ALL STAR GAME

    Fans were delighted to see the interaction between two of the best players in the game, just before the start of the second half.

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    With so much attacking power in both sides, it was the defence that came out on top. nn
    The two sides are level at the top of the table on points, but can’t be separated by goals.n”,”raw”:”
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    With so much attacking power in both sides, it was the defence that came out on top.

    The two sides are level at the top of the table on points, but can’t be separated by goals.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448717,”date_formatted”:”11th October 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”:”354925″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354925″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448597,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:36″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354924″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354924″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    91. Trincao skips through a whole host of French players and advances towards the box.nn
    He squares it to Ronaldo who takes a touch before whacking the ball with plenty of power towards the goal- it ripples the side of the net after a slight deflection from Pavard.n”,”raw”:”
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    91. Trincao skips through a whole host of French players and advances towards the box.

    He squares it to Ronaldo who takes a touch before whacking the ball with plenty of power towards the goal- it ripples the side of the net after a slight deflection from Pavard.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448575,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:36″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354922″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354922″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    90. Kimpembe makes a sliding tackle to block Trincao breaking into the box on the right; it was a decent tackle as Ronaldo was lurking in the centre of the box.n”,”raw”:”
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    90. Kimpembe makes a sliding tackle to block Trincao breaking into the box on the right; it was a decent tackle as Ronaldo was lurking in the centre of the box.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448452,”date_formatted”:”11th October 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”:”354921″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354921″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    90. The fourth official has indicated a minimum of three minutes added time.n”,”raw”:”
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    90. The fourth official has indicated a minimum of three minutes added time.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448404,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:33″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354920″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354920″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    88. Unusual move here as Portugal make a triple substitution, very late in the game; Cancello, Moutinho and Trincao are bought on to replace Carvhelo, Guerreiro and Felix.n”,”raw”:”
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    88. Unusual move here as Portugal make a triple substitution, very late in the game; Cancello, Moutinho and Trincao are bought on to replace Carvhelo, Guerreiro and Felix.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448334,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:32″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354918″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354918″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    87. Trademark Martial move; he breaks into the box on the left, pushes the ball on the inside and has a shot but it’s blocked by two Portuguese defenders.nn”,”raw”:”
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    87. Trademark Martial move; he breaks into the box on the left, pushes the ball on the inside and has a shot but it’s blocked by two Portuguese defenders.

    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448295,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:31″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354917″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354917″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    86. Looks like Portugal are about to make a double substitution; by the looks of things they won’t be content with a draw.n”,”raw”:”
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    86. Looks like Portugal are about to make a double substitution; by the looks of things they won’t be content with a draw.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448201,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:30″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354916″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354916″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    85. Pogba’s flailing arms make contact with Carvalho and gives away a freekick.n”,”raw”:”
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    85. Pogba’s flailing arms make contact with Carvalho and gives away a freekick.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448175,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:29″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354914″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354914″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    85. France have had the lion’s share of possession in the second half, but they just can’t seem to break through Portugal’s defence.n”,”raw”:”
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    85. France have had the lion’s share of possession in the second half, but they just can’t seem to break through Portugal’s defence.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448125,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:28″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354913″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354913″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    84. Substitution for France; Mbappe is replaced by Coman.n”,”raw”:”
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    84. Substitution for France; Mbappe is replaced by Coman.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448060,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:27″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354912″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354912″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    83. After running down the right wing, Felix curls the ball into the box towards the far post for Ronaldo.nn
    Although the talisman is up and above Hernandez, he gives away a foul for using the Frenchman to assist with his jump. n”,”raw”:”
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    83. After running down the right wing, Felix curls the ball into the box towards the far post for Ronaldo.

    Although the talisman is up and above Hernandez, he gives away a foul for using the Frenchman to assist with his jump.

    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602448038,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:27″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354910″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354910″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    81. Another freekick for France, in line with the edge of the box, on the right wing. nn
    Griezmann curls it into the box, but Ronaldo uses his power to get up and above any French attacking players and heads it clear.n”,”raw”:”
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    81. Another freekick for France, in line with the edge of the box, on the right wing.

    Griezmann curls it into the box, but Ronaldo uses his power to get up and above any French attacking players and heads it clear.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447945,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:25″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354908″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354908″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    80. A decent driving run from Pogba on the right-hand side of the box is then played out to Pavard.nn
    But his attempt to cross the ball back into the box is poor.n”,”raw”:”
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    80. A decent driving run from Pogba on the right-hand side of the box is then played out to Pavard.

    But his attempt to cross the ball back into the box is poor.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447889,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:24″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354907″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354907″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    80. Into the final ten minutes now, France seem more likely to get a goal at this point..n”,”raw”:”
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    80. Into the final ten minutes now, France seem more likely to get a goal at this point..”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447815,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:23″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354906″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354906″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    79. Substitution for Portugal; Fernandes is replaced by Sanches. n”,”raw”:”
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    79. Substitution for Portugal; Fernandes is replaced by Sanches. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447747,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:22″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354905″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354905″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    78. Griezmann whips it in towards the near post, but it’s headed out by Carvalho for a corner. n”,”raw”:”
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    78. Griezmann whips it in towards the near post, but it’s headed out by Carvalho for a corner. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447725,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:22″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354904″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354904″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    78. Carvalho gives away a freekick in a dangerous area, about 25 yards out on the right.nn
    It’s Griezmann who will take it. n”,”raw”:”
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    78. Carvalho gives away a freekick in a dangerous area, about 25 yards out on the right.

    It’s Griezmann who will take it. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602447692,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:21″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354903″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12894153″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354903″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    76. Plenty of momentum from the French side’s passing, in the Portuguese half, but there needs to be more menace to break through Portugal’s ranks. n”,”raw”:”
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    76. 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    FRANCE and Portugal played out an entertaining draw as they shared the points in Nations League clash.
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    England 2 Belgium 1 LIVE REACTION: Three Lions fight back through Rashford and Mount to claim Nations League victory

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    An excellent result for the #ThreeLions as they beat the number one ranked team in the world at @wembleystadium 🙌 pic.twitter.com/AazVOkEXz2n
    — England (@England) October 11, 2020n
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    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    A much better second half performance sees England wrap up an impressive 2-1 win over the number one ranked team in the world.
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    FULL TIME: ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUMn
    Huge win for England!n”,”raw”:”
    FULL TIME: ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    Huge win for England!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438745,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:52″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354754″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354754″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    93. Tielemans can only head the ball out for an England throw in and that might be that.n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    93. Tielemans can only head the ball out for an England throw in and that might be that.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438731,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:52″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354753″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354753″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    92. Rashford does well to battle with Meunier to win a throw in for England that will eat up vital seconds. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    92. Rashford does well to battle with Meunier to win a throw in for England that will eat up vital seconds. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438619,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:50″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354751″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354751″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    91. Verschaeren is played in over the top, but luckily for England the flag is raised for offside. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    91. Verschaeren is played in over the top, but luckily for England the flag is raised for offside. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438568,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:49″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354750″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354750″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    90. Four minutes of stoppage time have been signalled. n
    Not long left for England to hold on. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    90. Four minutes of stoppage time have been signalled.
    Not long left for England to hold on. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438505,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:48″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354747″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354747″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    89. England substitution. n
    Jadon Sancho replaces Mason Mount for the closing stages of the game. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    89. England substitution.
    Jadon Sancho replaces Mason Mount for the closing stages of the game. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438422,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:47″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354746″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354746″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    88. Not long left for England to hold out to secure a crucial victory. n
    Just two minutes left plus added time. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    88. Not long left for England to hold out to secure a crucial victory.
    Just two minutes left plus added time. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438391,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:46″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354743″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354743″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    87. Harry Kane does well to win a free kick off Denayer and relieve the mounting Belgium pressure, with just minutes left to go. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    87. Harry Kane does well to win a free kick off Denayer and relieve the mounting Belgium pressure, with just minutes left to go. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438304,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:45″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354742″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354742″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUMn
    85. CHANCE!n
    Rashford with another huge chance to make it 3-1 after good build up play from England. n
    Rice breaks forward and squares the ball across to an open Rashford, who ghosts past Denayer, but fires his effort just over the crossbar. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    85. CHANCE!
    Rashford with another huge chance to make it 3-1 after good build up play from England.
    Rice breaks forward and squares the ball across to an open Rashford, who ghosts past Denayer, but fires his effort just over the crossbar. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438230,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:43″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354736″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354736″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    84. Belgium substitution.n
    Doku is on to replace Carrasco. n”,”raw”:”
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    84. Belgium substitution.
    Doku is on to replace Carrasco. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438100,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:41″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354735″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354735″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    83. CHANCE!n
    Harry Kane completely misjudges a free header, six yards out. n
    He has to score that, but it glances off his head and flies wide of the post. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    83. CHANCE!
    Harry Kane completely misjudges a free header, six yards out.
    He has to score that, but it glances off his head and flies wide of the post. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602438072,”date_formatted”:”11th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”18:41″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”354734″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12892895″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-354734″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    82. England corner. n
    Another deflection from a Mason Mount effort, but luckily for Belgium it’s only a corner this time. n”,”raw”:”
    ENGLAND 2-1 BELGIUM
    82. England corner.
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    11 Oct 2020, 19:43
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    ENGLAND fought back from a goal down to pick up three crucial Nations League points at Wembley.
    Final score: England 2-1 Belgium (Rashford pen 39′, Mount 64′; Lukaku pen 15′)
    Follow ALL the reaction from Wembley with our live blog below…

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    Kyle Walker shines as Eric Dier has evening to forget during Three Lions’ 2-1 Nations League win over Belgium at Wembley

    ENGLAND beat Belgium 2-1 at Wembley to go top of Nations League Group two.
    Marcus Rashford’s first-half penalty and Mason Mount’s deflected effort after the break saw the Three Lions come from behind after Romelu Lukaku’s 15th minute spot-kick put the visitors ahead.

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    Kyle Walker was man-of-the match for England against BelgiumCredit: AFP or licensors

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    Eric Dier had an evening to forget after giving away an early penaltyCredit: Rex Features

    Eric Dier’s clumsy foul on Lukaku gave the Inter striker the chance to step up and slot home which he duly did and it set the tone for the Tottenham’s man evening.
    Kyle Walker on the right side of the three centre-backs was the other end of the scale with repeated excellent challenges to quell the Belgians’ dangerous attackers.
    And here SunSport’s William Pugh rates the individual performances of Gareth Southgate’s men.
    JORDAN PICKFORD – 5
    Sent the wrong way from the spot by Lukaku for Belgium’s opener.

    Not called on much but shut down Yannick Carrasco well when the midfielder was through on goal with 20 minutes to go.
    Couple of trademark aerial flaps.

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    Romelu Lukaku sent Jordan Pickford the wrong way for Belgium’s openerCredit: AFP or licensors

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    The ex-Man Utd striker scored the penalty he had wonCredit: AFP or licensors
    TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD – 5 (replaced by James – 78 mins)
    Some good deliveries but allowed Belgium a fair bit of joy down his flank.
    Often relied on excellent Walker behind him to bail him out.

    Understandably hauled off by Southgate with 12 minutes to go as England tried to shore up the defensive frailty down his side and hold on to the win.
    KYLE WALKER – 8
    Classy performance slotting in as the right centre-back alongside Dier and Harry Maguire.
    Brilliant pace and positional awareness saw him on hand to shut out Belgium on several occasions.

    ERIC DIER – 4
    Brainless, clumsy foul on Lukaku to give away penalty after 15 minutes which gave Belgium the lead.
    Looked jittery from then on and Conor Coady should be disappointed if he is not given a chance in Dier’s place next time out.
    HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
    Unremarkable.
    But just the right kind of unremarkable. Hassle-free against his imposing former team-mate Lukaku.
    KIERAN TRIPPIER – 7
    Another professional showing on his un-favoured left side of the defence.
    Put in a far better showing than Alexander-Arnold on the opposite flank.
    JORDAN HENDERSON – 7 (replaced by Phillips – 65 mins)
    Clever movement to entice Thomas Meunier into the foul that won England their first-half penalty.
    Good showing before he was replaced for fitness reasons after England took the lead for the first time.

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    Jordan Henderson won the penalty that Rashford scored before half-timeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    DECLAN RICE – 7
    Booked after half-hour for a firm challenge through the back of Axel Witsel.
    Handled Kevin De Bruyne efficiently alongside Henderson.
    A marauding run late on saw him put one on a plate for Rashford but the United man blazed over from 13 yards.

    MASON MOUNT – 5 (replaced by Sancho – 89 mins)
    Sloppy first-half. Did nothing to distinguish calls for Jack Grealish to start instead of him.
    Touch was poor, looked out of sorts and like he was not enjoying his wide-right role too much.
    UNTIL… He switched to the left flank, picked up a cleared cross on the edge of the box and looped one into the far right corner via an enormous deflection off Toby Alderweireld’s shin to put England 2-1 up on 65 minutes.

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    Mason Mount’s second-half effort ballooned off Toby Alderweireld to give England the lead Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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    Mount celebrated his fortunate goal with best mate Declan RiceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    MARCUS RASHFORD – 7
    Topped off an excellent week off the pitch with a solid showing on it.
    Bright first half and dispatched penalty with aplomb to draw England level after half an hour.
    Gave Belgium headaches throughout but should have wrapped up the win late on when he fired over after Rice’s superb through-ball.

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    Marcus Rashford scored England’s first-half equaliser with a clinical penaltyCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

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    The Man Utd forward smashed it to Simon Mignolet’s rightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN – 6 (replaced by Kane – 65 mins)
    Solid hold up play in place of Harry Kane.
    Limited to half chances throughout and it just wouldn’t fall for him.
    Replaced by Kane as England went 2-1 up.

    Subs
    Kalvin Phillips – 6
    Busy when he came on as he attempted to quell Belgium’s comeback attempt.
    Harry Kane – 5
    Missed a sitter with ten minutes to go.
    Glanced a free header wide from seven yards when he should have buried the excellently delivered corner.
    Reece James – 6
    Shored things up at right-back after Alexander-Arnold had looked vulnerable going backwards.
    Jadon Sancho – 5
    Not enough time to make an impact.
    Read the full match report from Wembley HERE.

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    Inter Milan forward Lukaku gave Belgium the lead after 16 minutesCredit: AFP or licensors

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    France vs Portugal: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for TONIGHT’S Uefa Nations League clash

    PORTUGAL return to the scene of the greatest night in their football history as they visit the Stade de France.
    Cristiano Ronaldo and co shocked the world to win Euro 2016 with a 1-0 victory over a much fancied French side and will be looking for a similar result in the Nations League.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is back at the Stade de France four years after lifting the Euro 2016 trophyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    But world champions France will once again be favourites and come into this one off the back of a crushing 7-1 win over Ukraine.
    What time does France vs Portugal kick off?
    France take on Portugal on Sunday, October 11.
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm – 8.45pm in France.
    It takes place at the Stade de France in Paris.

    What TV channel is France vs Portugal on and can I live stream it?
    France vs Portugal is live on Sky Sports Premier League.
    To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
    Viewers without a Sky Sports subscription can watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
    Team news
    Despite a fantastic performance from his fringe players against Ukraine, Didier Deschamps is likely to bring back big guns such as Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante for this one.
    Hugo Lloris is set to start between the sticks but Lucas Hernandez could beat Lucas Digne to the left-back spot.
    Olivier Giroud will hope to retain his place up front after becoming the second highest scorer in France’s history against Ukraine.

    Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal as he looks to overhaul Ali Daei as the world record international goalscorer.
    William Carvalho and Danilo Pereira are likely to slot in ahead of Wolves duo Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves.
    Latest odds
    France 23/20
    Draw 21/10

    Portugal 13/5
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    Watch Sergio Ramos pull off incredible backheel tackle as Spain edge to Nations League win over Switzerland

    SERGIO RAMOS pulled off an unbelievably risky backheel tackle in Spain’s 1-0 Nations League win over Switzerland.
    The experienced centre-back was defending in a one-on-one scenario against FC Augsburg’s Ruben Vargas on the right hand-side of the penalty area.

    As Vargas went to knock the ball past Ramos, the Spaniard used his trailing leg to backheel the ball away from danger.
    Ramos’ unbelievable tackle most certainly stopped a shot on David de Gea’s goal, playing a vital role in Spain keeping a clean sheet.
    De Gea had a busy start to the evening as he was forced into a smart save by Loris Benito, palming away the left-backs shot at the near post.
    The hosts shook off the opening ten minute jitters by getting an early goal.

    Switzerland keeper Yann Sommer had an absolute nightmare after his short pass was intercepted by Mikel Merino, who set up Oyarzabal for an easy finish.
    Sommer would go on to somewhat make up for his earlier mistake denying Manchester City new boy Ferran Torres, turning away the wingers header.
    Goalscorer Oyarzabal would go on to miss a glorious opportunity to put his side two goals ahead.

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    Just when you think you have Sergio Ramos beaten, he pulls something incredible out of the bag

    Sommer palmed the ball into Oyarzabal’s path, but the forward was unable to react quick enough to convert at the back post.

    Heroics at both ends of the pitch helped keep Spain top of their Nations League group, winning two and drawing just once against Germany.

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    How England could line up for Nations League clash with Belgium, with Harry Kane OUT and Jordan Henderson returning

    GARETH SOUTHGATE was expected to ring the changes and play his strongest XI against world No1 ranked Belgium – until Harry Kane was ruled out through injury.
    The Three Lions boss fielded an experimental XI for Thursday’s friendly win over Wales.

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    How England could line-up vs Belgium with Kane out injured

    But big guns including Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson were expected to return against Roberto Martinez’s side on Sunday evening.
    However, Tottenham star Kane was struck down by a training injury and is now set to miss the huge game.
    That could give in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin the chance to retain his place in the starting XI – having scored on his debut against Wales.
    Despite calls for Nick Pope to retain his place in goal given Jordan Pickford’s shaky Everton form, Southgate is expected to stay loyal to the Toffees’ stopper and reinstate him.

    The five-man defence worked well against Wales and the same system will likely be utilised against Belgium’s dangerous attack which includes Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold will likely start on the right with Kieran Trippier on the opposite flank.
    Harry Maguire should be recalled at centre-back alongside Joe Gomez – with some reports suggesting Kyle Walker could be a shock starter at centre-back.
    After impressing with a goal and a clean sheet on Thursday, Wolves’ Conor Coady could also slot into the middle of the three.

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    Another way Gareth Southgate could set-up his troops against Belgium

    If Southgate does not hand Coady his first competitive Three Lions start, Tottenham’s Eric Dier is expected to play.
    Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice are shoe-ins in England’s best starting XI and Southgate decision to opt for 5-2-3 or 4-3-3 will dictate whether they play alone or with Dier.
    The front-three should have picked itself with Jadon Sancho back in contention after breaking coronavirus rules with Ben Chilwell and Tammy Abraham.
    Borussia Dortmund’s star winger should have started wide-right of Kane – but Calvert-Lewin should now be his partner in attack.
    New MBE Marcus Rashford is expected to take the left-wing slot in place of Thursday’s man-of-the-match Jack Grealish.
    The Aston Villa man could be a surprise inclusion after he shone against Wales but Southgate is expected to stay loyal to Manchester United’s social superstar Rashford.
    Grealish could alternatively slot into a deeper role in the heart of midfield having recently revealed he would play in any role just to pull on the Three Lions shirt.
    England vs Belgium kicks off at 5pm on Sunday evening.

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

    ENGLAND face arguably their biggest test since the World Cup as they host Belgium in the Uefa Nations League.
    The Three Lions come into this one off the back of a meeting with Wales in which Jack Grealish inspired a youthful line-up to a 3-0 win.

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    England will be looking to make a big statement against BelgiumCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    But the visiting Red Devils come into this one top of this Nations League group and having been far more impressive than their hosts in the competition so far.
    In their first two matches, England won 1-0 in Iceland before drawing 0-0 in Denmark, while Belgium have beaten the same opposition 5-1 and 2-0 respectively.
    What time does England vs Belgium kick off?

    What TV channel is England vs Belgium on and can I live stream it?
    England vs Belgium is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
    Coverage commences at 4pm – one hour before kick-off at Wembley.
    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.
    Team news
    Gareth Southgate is likely to restore big guns such as Harry Kane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marcus Rashford and Eric Dier to the starting line-up after making several changes against Wales.
    But it remains to be seen whether trio Ben Chilwell, Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham will be trusted so soon after attending a party which breached the rule of six – and therefore linking up with the squad late.

    For Belgium, there are question marks over the fitness of Eden Hazard, who has struggled for playing time with an ankle injury at Real Madrid this season.
    Latest odds
    England 7/4
    Draw 9/4
    Belgium 31/20

    *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Friday, October 9 More