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      Argentina vs Mexico: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group C tie

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      REIGNING Copa America champions Argentina are scheduled for a mouth-watering clash with Mexico in their second Group C game.The South American giants finally ended their 28-year wait to lift the prestigious trophy in the summer of 2021 at the expense of Brazil.
      Argentina finally secured another Copa America trophyCredit: Reuters
      Mexico qualified for the World Cup for a 15th consecutive timeCredit: AFP
      And Argentina followed that up with a comfortable 3-0 win in the CONMEEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions final over Italy.
      However, Lionel Messi and co will be eager to land the World Cup – a trophy which has eluded them since 1986.
      But first, the Argentines will have to navigate their way past Mexico who haven’t failed to qualify for the knock-out rounds in over 44 years.
      What time does Argentina vs Mexico kick off?

      Argentina’s intriguing encounter against Mexico will take place on Saturday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusali, Qatar is the allocated arena for this match and it can hold a staggering 80,000 spectators.
      Mexico have failed to score in their last three games against Argentina with the last match in 2019 ending 4-0.

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      What TV channel is Argentina vs Mexico on and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina vs Mexico will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
      The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch Argentina vs Mexico for FREE?
      Yes, Argentina’s Group C clash against Mexico is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Qatar vs Senegal: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group A tie

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      QATAR continue their World Cup journey with a tough encounter against the kings of Africa – Senegal.Bayern Munich ace Sadio Mane inspired the Lions to their first ever AFCON triumph in February.
      Sadio Mane’s penalty fired Senegalese to their first AFCON winCredit: Rex
      And head coach Aliou Cisse will be hoping the Senegalese talisman can somehow do the same in football’s biggest cup competition.
      However, Senegal need to navigate their way over a tricky second hurdle first in Qatar with the tournament being on their home soil.
      But the African giants are expected to come out on top as Senegal have a whole host of world class talent amongst their squad.
      What time does Qatar vs Senegal kick off?

      Qatar’s second World Cup clash against Senegal will take place on Friday, November 25.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
      Al Thumama Stadium in Al Thumama, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it hold a capacity of around 40,000.
      This will be Qatar’s first ever encounter with the AFCON winners Senegal.

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      What TV channel is Qatar vs Senegal on and can it be live streamed?

      Qatar vs Senegal will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      The BBC iPlayer app is available to download onto your mobile or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch Qatar vs Senegal for FREE?

      Yes! Qatar’s second World Cup encounter against Senegal is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Ben Chilwell facing World Cup heartbreak as Chelsea defender suffers hamstring injury vs Zagreb in huge England blow

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      BEN CHILWELL’S World Cup dream with England looks to be over after the left-back appeared to pull his hamstring while in action for Chelsea.The 25-year-old pulled up and collapsed to the floor in injury-time at the end of Chelsea’s dead-rubber 2-1 win against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
      Ben Chilwell pulled up in injury time against Dinamo ZagrebCredit: AFP
      Chilwell clutches his left hamstring in painCredit: Reuters
      Chilwell covered his face with his hands after going down injuredCredit: Alamy

      The Three Lions star clutched his left leg and immediately called for the physios to tend to him with just minutes left of the game.
      Chilwell then left Stamford Bridge on crutches.
      He now appears to be a major doubt for the World Cup – with England’s first game less than three weeks away.
      Chilwell limped off the pitch at full-time with the aid of two of Chelsea’s medical staff.
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      Blues boss Graham Potter admitted afterwards that it doesn’t look good for Chilwell.
      Potter said on the left-back: “[It’s] not great. When he pulls up like that it’s a concern. We need to scan it but it’s not positive at the moment.
      “It’s a blow for us on an otherwise positive evening. To see him pull up like that isn’t a great sight, so fingers crossed when we get it scanned it isn’t as bad [as it looked]. Clearly we’re disappointed.”
      Potter revealed Chilwell was “disappointed and upset” after speaking to the left-back in the dressing room.
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      When asked if Chilwell was a doubt for the World Cup, Potter admitted: “You’d have to say so, yeah. I don’t want to add any more than that but when a player pulls up like he did and he felt it, it’s never positive.”
      He added: “I spoke to him briefly. He just felt something as he was setting off. Obviously he’s disappointed and upset.”
      Chilwell had been expected to challenge for the starting left-back spot in Qatar with Manchester United ace Luke Shaw.
      But as he was helped from the pitch he appeared to say the word “popped” to Mason Mount, who then put his hand on his face.
      England boss Gareth Southgate is set to name his squad for the World Cup on November 14, with the tournament getting underway on November 20.
      Ex-Leicester star Chilwell ruptured his ACL last November in the Champions League, and spent much of last season out injured.
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      He tried to return without undergoing surgery but suffered a setback during a training session on Christmas Day and then had an operation.
      Chilwell only returned to training in May and skipped his summer holidays to ensure he would be ready for an important season for club and country.
      He has only recently reclaimed his place in Chelsea’s starting XI ahead of new signing Marc Cucurella.
      But now he has suffered a fresh injury blow.
      Chelsea legend Joe Cole said on BT Sport after the match: “Yeah horrible sight for Ben I feel his pain. I had problems at the back end of my career and it is heartbreaking.
      “As soon as it happens it’s a shooting pain this close to the World Cup the best you can hope for is two or three weeks before you can get back on the grass and with a World Cup selection it’s really tough. 
      “I really feel for him, again in a game where Chelsea were just seeing it out he played a strong team.
      “Overall a win three points, a win top of the group for the club, but you do feel for Ben.”
      Meanwhile ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle said: “Sometimes with a hamstring you get a warning sign. It goes into a little contraction and that’s when you put your hand up.
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      “But that one there just went. His face went you could see. He just turns the ball over on the outside and he grimaced, he was in real pain. That one looks like a nasty one.”
      Hoddle added: “It’s such a blow. [I’m] gutted for him.”
      Chilwell had to be helped off the pitch at full-timeCredit: PA
      Mason Mount tends to the stricken ChilwellCredit: Reuters
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      Meet the World Cup WAGS – from a professional karate expert to an ex-Hooters waitress and a stunning Miss Belgium

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      WITH less than three weeks until the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, it’s not just the planet’s top soccer stars who are gearing up to try to beat the rest and be crowned the best – but their wives and girlfriends are too.From November 20, the glamorous WAGs from all over the globe will be facing off in the stands as they cheer on their famous footballer fellas in the ultimate footie and fashion showdown – but do you know who they are?
      It’s less than three weeks until the 2022 World Cup kicks off in QatarCredit: AFP
      From the wife who is a karate expert to an ex-Hooters waitress, former beauty queens and acting stars, here is your ultimate guide to the 2022 World Cup WAGs.
      Argentina
      Oriana Sabatini is one of Argentina’s biggest pop stars and has been compared to MadonnaCredit: instagram/ orianasabatini
      Oriana has been dating Roma and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala since they met at an Ariana Grande in concert in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
      ORIANA Sabatini is unlikely to stray from the spotlight in Qatar, as she is one of Argentina’s biggest pop stars and has been compared to Madonna.
      The stunning 26-year-old girlfriend of Roma and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala is also a model and actress, and niece of tennis star Gabriela Sabatini.
      She met 28-year-old Paulo while supporting Ariana Grande in concert in 2017.
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      England
      Sasha Attwood is the high school sweetheart of England and Man City star Jack Grealish
      Jack and Sasha have reportedly just closed the deal on a £5.6million mansion in the North WestCredit: Getty
      WITH past cheating allegations aplenty (him, not her), England and Man City star Jack Grealish may be hoping for an easier time on the pitch at the World Cup than he has had away from it.
      Jack, 27, has been with his former school sweetheart Sasha Attwood for years and they have reportedly just closed the deal on a £5.6million mansion in the North West.
      Meanwhile Sasha, 26, has signed to an A-list modelling agency and is believed to have secured a multi-million-pound deal with L’Oreal.
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      Belgium
      Noémie Happart won the Miss Belgium title in 2013 and was a runner-up in the Miss World and Miss Universe contests the same yearCredit: instagram/noemiehappart
      Noémie has been married to winger Yannick Carrasco for five yearsCredit: AFP
      LIKE her husband, winger Yannick Carrasco, Noémie Happart is also used to representing her county on the international stage.
      After winning the Miss Belgium title in 2013, the 29-year-old model was a runner-up in the Miss World and Miss Universe contests the same year.
      Noémie hit headlines when Yannick, also 29, scored a goal in the 2016 UEFA Champions League final, then ran into the crowd and kissed her.
      They have been married for five years.
      Spain
      Pilar Rubio is married to Spain’s Sergio Ramos and has 8.6million social media followersCredit: Splash
      Pilar and Sergio married three years ago after dating for a decadeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SERGIO Ramos’s wife will certainly be ready for the World Cup spotlight – as she is a TV presenter back home in Spain.
      Pilar Rubio, 44, keeps her 8.6million social media followers entertained with a mix of lingerie shots and adrenalin sports such as skydiving and waterskiing.
      The mum of four has been married for three years and previously dated PSG defender Sergio, 36, for a decade.
      Uruguay
      Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is married to Sofia Balbi, who he met when he was a 15-year-old street sweeper
      Luis and Sofia have three childrenCredit: Getty
      URUGUAY striker Luis Suarez described wife Sofia Balbi as the “girl of my life”.
      They met when he was a 15-year-old street sweeper in Montevideo, and in their late teens they had a long-distance relationship after she moved to Spain.
      When Sofia, now 32, isn’t posing with her three kids on social media, she is snapped cheering for Luis, 35.
      Poland
      Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna is a professional karate expertCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Robert has been married to Anna since 2013Credit: Getty
      IT might not be wise to yell anything nasty about Poland and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski in the stadium – because his wife is a professional karate expert.
      Anna Lewandowska, 34, earned three World Championship medals before becoming a nutritionist and launching her own cosmetics line.
      She has been married to Robert, also 34, since 2013.
      France
      Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is dating former Hooters waitress Jordan OzunaCredit: Getty
      Jordan supported her partner’s club-level football matches and was there when he won the Ballon d’Or in OctoberCredit: AFP
      KARIM Benzema has scored some beauties on the pitch – and off it too, it seems.
      The 34-year-old Real Madrid striker is dating Jordan Ozuna, 32, a former Los Angeles Hooters waitress who is now a rising star in the modelling world.
      She has supported her partner’s club-level football matches and was there when he won the Ballon d’Or in October, alongside Benzema’s ex-girlfriend Cora Gauthier.
      Germany
      Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller is married to semi-professional equestrian LisaCredit: Instagram/ @lisa.mueller.official
      Thomas co-owns a horse named Dave with wife LisaCredit: Getty
      UNLIKE the stereotypical Wag, it’s clear that Lisa Muller doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty by doing a hard day’s work.
      That’s because the 33-year-old works on a farm and is a semi-professional equestrian.
      She has won medals for dressage events and co-owns a horse named Dave with her husband, Bayern Munich star Thomas, 33, whom she wed in 2009.
      Netherlands
      Model Annekee Molenaar is the daughter of former Ajax defender Keje MolenaarCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaar
      Annekee has been dating Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt, since 2018Credit: Getty
      AS the daughter of former Ajax defender Keje Molenaar, model Annekee Molenaar is certainly used to spending time in the soccer stands.
      She works with Hugo Boss and Armani and has dated her boyfriend, Netherlands and Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt, since 2018.
      This summer they featured on the cover of Vogue Living’s Young Love special.
      Last week 23-year-old Annekee flashed her bum in a nude black and white photo on Instagram.
      Portugal
      Georgina Rodriguez is mother to two of Cristiano Ronaldo’s six children and has 30 million fans on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Georgina met the Portugal and Man United wonderboy while working as his personal shopper at GucciCredit: AP
      SHE was the woman who showed she could tame Cristiano Ronaldo – and even he admitted his surprise that it was getting “so serious”.
      Now Argentinian-born model Georgina Rodriguez is mother to two of his six children, has 30 million fans on Instagram and even a documentary about her life on Netflix.
      She met the Portugal and Man United wonderboy while working as his personal shopper at Gucci.
      The 28-year-old is also a talented ballerina and performs at events.
      Brazil
      Raiane Lima is an influencer and the girlfriend of Arsenal and Brazil striker Gabriel JesusCredit: raianelima8/instagram
      Raiane and Gabriel welcomed daughter Helena in May this yearCredit: Getty
      INFLUENCER Raiane Lima’s relationship with Arsenal and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus was hit last year by false claims that she had had a fling with a married Brazilian MP.
      But since the birth of their daughter Helena in May this year 21-year-old Raiane has deluged her 374,000 Insta-gram fans with loving snaps of the couple and their newborn.
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      WALES
      Emma Rhys-Jones is the wife of Welsh wonderboy Gareth Bale
      Emma grew up two miles from Gareth and they attended the same secondary schoolCredit: Getty
      THE wife of 33-year-old Welsh wonderboy Gareth Bale will be rooting for him in probably his last international campaign.
      Childhood sweetheart Emma Rhys-Jones, 31, grew up two miles from her future husband and they attended the same secondary school.
      They married three years ago and have four kids – Alba Violet, Nava Valentina, Axel and Xander. More

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      World Cup 2022 – England vs Iran: Date, TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for Three Lions’ first Qatar clash

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      ENGLAND begin their 2022 World Cup campaign with a clash against unfancied Group B opponents Iran later this month. The Three Lions’ last World Cup campaign ended in agony as they lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semi-finals of the 2018 edition in Russia.
      England play Iran in their opening World Cup game in QatarCredit: Getty
      But four years on from then, and with a Euro 2020 final appearance in the bag too, Gareth Southgate’s men are looking to finally overcome the very last hurdle.
      It’s been 56 years since England won their first and only World Cup, and expectations of the team continue to grow every four years.
      Iran will be their first test, before further group stage clashes with rivals Wales and 2010 World Cup group rivals USA.
      This tournament could be make or break for Southgate, who may view the Qatar showpiece as his last opportunity to finally win major silverware as England boss.
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      When is England vs Iran?

      England’s 2022 World Cup opener with Iran will get underway from 1pm UK time on Monday, November 21.
      The game will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar’s capital Doha.
      The stadium was opened in 1976 and can hold up to 45,000 fans.

      What TV channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Iran will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch on the BBC, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      When will England’s 26-man squad be announced?
      After a rule change by FIFA, World Cup squads will now be allowed to name 26-man squads rather than the previously permitted 23.
      Each manager has to select their 26-man squad by November 13, a week before the tournament starts. More

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      Harry Kane claims Tottenham getting through in Champions League will also boost England’s World Cup hopes

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      HARRY KANE says Tottenham’s dramatic win in Marseille provided a timely boost ahead of the World Cup.Spurs were heading into the Europa League when 1-0 down at half-time at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday night.
      Kane played a key role in Spurs’ dramatic 2-1 win over MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Kane says Spurs’ knockout qualification has him on a high heading into the World Cup next monthCredit: Reuters
      But second-half strikes from Clement Lenglet and Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg turned things around completely and sent the North Londoners into the Champions League knockout stages.
      Kane teed up Hojbjerg for the Dane’s winner in the fifth minute of injury time, sparking wild celebrations on the French South-Coast.
      The England captain said: “It was really important just before the World Cup. 
      “If we’d have gone out, it would have been a real sting because you know you’re coming back from the World Cup and playing Europa League and it’s just not the same feeling. 
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      “So that was really vital. 
      “We’ve got three games before the World Cup and hopefully we can use tonight to finish strongly and if we can be there or thereabouts in the Premier League and get through in the Carabao Cup, it’ll be a really good start to the season.”
      Spurs have two home games in the Premier League before Qatar, facing Liverpool and Leeds, with a Carabao Cup trip to Nottingham Forest sandwiched in between.
      If they can maintain their current position of third in the league and make it into the next round of the League Cup before the World Cup begins, it will mark a very successful first half of the season for Antonio Conte, who celebrates a year as Spurs boss on Wednesday.
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      Performances may have been questionable at times but you cannot argue with the results which are even more impressive given Spurs’ injuries in attack.
      Dejan Kulusevski has been out since the last international break with a hamstring problem, while Richarlison injured his calf in mid October.
      In Marseille Spurs suffered another blow when Son Heung-min came off in the first half after damaging his cheek in an aerial challenge with ex-Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba.
      The South Korean’s eye was swollen but it was not clear if he had suffered concussion or not, which, if he had, would rule him out of Saturday’s hosting of Liverpool.
      Spurs will assess their No7 on Wednesday.
      Tottenham also had to deal with pesky Marseille fans setting off fireworks the night before the game in the early hours.
      But the disrupted shuteye ultimately did not affect them as they sealed victory in the cacophonous cauldron that is OM’s stadium.
      Kane added: “We expected it, we were told the fireworks might happen. I woke up on the first lot but the second lot I was fast asleep thankfully. 
      “Their fans were incredible, we knew the atmosphere would be special and that was with one of the stands closed as well. 
      “Credit to them, they’re doing everything to make sure their team wins. So proud of the boys, coming to a really tough place, the atmosphere was really hostile and we had to find something amongst ourselves, players and staff, and we managed to do that.”
      Spurs will find out who they face in the last 16 on Monday when the draw is held in Switzerland.
      Currently, their potential opponents could be: Club Brugge, Inter Milan, AC Milan, RB Salzburg, Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica.
      But before then comes the World Cup for Kane, even if he is doing his best to keep it off his mind.
      The 29-year-old added: “I said it before, you try not to think about it. 
      “I said the World Cup was going to come round really quickly, and it’s come round really quickly. We’re in November already and in a couple of weeks we’ll be on the plane and playing the first game in no time. 
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      “I think a lot of players have got it in the back of their minds but I think the top top players manage to give 110 per cent no matter what. The more you try to think about managing yourself, it sometimes backfires. 
      “So me personally I’m just trying to focus on the next three games. Of course it’s hard not to think about it but if we can have three good results it will put us in a really good place going into the World Cup.” More

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      England’s forgotten XI of stars who couldn’t remember played for Three Lions including Jack Cork and Lewis Cook

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      ONE THOUSAND, two hundred and seventy-one players have turned out for England… some will be remembered for a life time while others easily slip the mind.England teams have largely been picked based on reputation, but on the odd occasion, form and a player’s projected future can also influence a call-up.
      An England XI of ‘forgotten’ stars
      Southgate has tried to balance out his selections based on reputation and formCredit: Reuters
      Under current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, he has picked his teams based on a mixture of reputation and merit.
      For example, England midfield mainstay Kalvin Phillips made his England debut before turning out for the first time in the Premier League.
      The now Manchester City ace joined a small club of players to play for their country while playing below the top flight.
      But such risks haven’t always paid off, with a number of footie stars failing to make an impact on the international stage.
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      Some England aces have a handful of caps, or less, to their name.
      That shouldn’t take away from their tremendous achievement, though.
      Nonetheless, they fall into the category of England players you may have forgot turned out for their country.
      SunSport takes a look at an XI of forgotten Three Lions stars with the World Cup around the corner.
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      Alex McCarthy
      The Southampton goalkeeper has always been regarded as one of the Prem’s consistent shot-stoppers.
      And it was at the South Coast club where McCarthy earned his first England cap.
      McCarthy’s debut came in 2018 in the 3-0 win over the USA, playing 45 minutes.
      However, his chances of claiming more caps are slim with the likes of Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope and Dean Henderson all ahead of him in the pecking order.
      McCarthy played just once for EnglandCredit: Reuters
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles
      Utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles played for England five times.
      The ex-Arsenal, now Southampton ace, made his Three Lions debut in 2020 in the Nations League against Denmark.
      England lost the game and Maitland-Niles played just 36 minutes.
      Maitland-Niles coming on as a sub against Denmark, replacing Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Getty
      Lewis Dunk
      Brighton’s Lewis Dunk is the only man on this list who’s close to a return to the England set-up.
      The centre-back is a mainstay in the Seagulls team and is in Southgate’s 55-man pool of players to choose from for the upcoming Qatar World Cup.
      Dunk’s one and only cap for his country came in 2018 against the USA, where he started and kept a clean sheet in the 3-0 win.
      Dunk turned out for England against USACredit: PA:Press Association
      Steven Caulker
      Not many can say they scored on their England debut. Steven Caulker can.
      The ex-Tottenham, QPR, Southampton and Liverpool defender made his debut in 2012.
      He scored in the 4-2 loss to Sweden – a game which saw icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic score all four goals, including an outrageous overhead-kick from distance.
      Caulker never played for England again.
      Caulker scored on his debut in a 4-2 loss to SwedenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jon Flanagan
      Another player who played for England just once.
      Jon Flanagan rose through the ranks at Liverpool and gained international recognition in 2014.
      The now-retired star could play at both right-back and left-back.
      He played against Ecuador in a 2-2 draw, playing 27 minutes in total.
      Flanagan played for Liverpool while turning out for EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jack Cork
      Midfield lynchpin Jack Cork earned his first cap after switching from Swansea to Burnley.
      Cork played four minutes in the 0-0 draw with Germany in 2017.
      He now plays in the Championship and is still turning out for Burnley, where he is the club captain.
      Burnley regular Cork played against GermanyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lewis Cook
      A once up-and-coming midfielder.
      Lewis Cook’s career got off to a flyer at Leeds before earning a big money move to AFC Bournemouth.
      It was at the South Coast club where he made his debut for England.
      He played 20 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Italy in 2018.
      Cook, now 25, is a regular for Bournemouth in the top flight.
      Cook took on Italy in his only Three Lions appearanceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Nathaniel Chalobah
      Chelsea had high hopes for Nathaniel Chalobah.
      But the midfielder failed to live up to expectations and spent most of his professional career on loan in England and in Italy.
      Chalobah did manage to earn an England call-up while playing for Watford, though.
      His only senior cap came in the 3-2 win against Spain in 2018.
      However, he only managed a minute on the pitch.
      Younger brother Trevoh is enjoying greater success at Chelsea.
      Although, he is yet to play for England.
      Chalobah managed one minute in a 3-2 win over SpainCredit: PA:Press Association
      Matt Jarvis
      Known for his blistering speed, Matt Jarvis earned rave reviews at Gillingham before tearing it up at Wolves.
      It was at the Midlands club where he was handed his England debut against Ghana in 2011.
      He then went on to join West Ham in 2012, but he struggled to live up to price tags.
      Jarvis then had a number of loan spells before dropping down the divisions and retiring in 2021.
      Jarvis earned international recognition at WolvesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Andros Townsend
      The most accomplished of the “forgotten” team.
      Andros Townsend made his England debut in 2013, where he scored in the 4-1 win over Montenegro.
      Ex-Tottenham ace Townsend went on to play a further 12 times for the Three Lions, adding another two goals to the one he scored on his debut.
      He is at Everton, however, his contract is due to expire next summer.
      Townsend scored three in 13 games for EnglandCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Dominic Solanke
      Dominic Solanke won’t have given up on an England career, to be clear.
      The striker is still just 25 years old.
      Solanke was handed an England debut in 2017 in a draw with Brazil.
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      He was called up after switching Chelsea for Liverpool.
      A call-up which could be put down to his predicted carer trajectory.
      A young Solanke was called up following a move to Liverpool from ChelseaCredit: Arfa Griffiths – The Sun More

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      Pep Guardiola rejects invitation to go to World Cup in Qatar as Man City boss reveals his plans during tournament

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has rejected an invitation to go to the World Cup in Qatar.And instead he will watch the drama unfold from the comfort of his sofa – with a glass of wine in his hand.
      Pep Guardiola is going to enjoy some time off to watch the World Cup at homeCredit: Getty
      The Manchester City boss will see many of his players head over to Qatar, with the World Cup kicking off on November 20.
      It means he will not have a Premier League match to manage between his side’s clash with Brentford on November 12 until they face Leeds on December 28.
      But rather than flying out to Qatar on a scouting mission, Guardiola wants to enjoy the World Cup as a fan at his luxury Manchester flat.
      He will also treat the likes of Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez to some holiday time before some warm-weather training in the UAE.
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      Guardiola said: “The best way to enjoy the World Cup matches is at home with red wine.
      “We will have one or two weeks off and then we will work here, maybe go to Abu Dhabi, maybe organise a friendly game.
      “It’s not definite, but we will train, come back on December 28th and be ready as much as possible for the return.
      “We will spend three weeks here in the winter time in Manchester.
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      “Then take a break with good training sessions and good weather where our owners are there.
      “It’s not 100 per cent confirmed, but we’re going to try.”
      City have four more matches this side of the World Cup break, starting against Sevilla in the Champions League tonight.
      Julian Alvarez is expected to lead the line with Haaland still unavailable through injury.
      And the £14million signing revealed Guardiola has picked his forward’s Argentina side to go all the way and lift the iconic trophy in Doha next month – and break Lionel Messi’s duck on the global stage.
      Alvarez said: “Yeah, it came out when we were having a chat with team-mate.
      “I don’t know if he said it with conviction. It was quite a while ago now.
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      “We’re on a good road but it’s a tough tournament, a World Cup.
      “We believe in ourselves and I think we’re going to have a good tournament.” More