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      Raheem Sterling’s home broken into by burglars forcing England ace to race back from World Cup

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      RAHEEM Sterling was forced to race back from the World Cup today after burglars smashed into his home, The Sun can reveal.The Chelsea ace pulled out of England’s last-16 tie with Senegal after learning of the invasion at his Surrey pile on Saturday night.
      Sterling was forced to pull out of England’s World Cup bout with Senegal tonight following the burglaryCredit: Alamy
      A spokesperson for the FA said the Chelsea winger would not play in the game because of a ‘family matter’Credit: Rex
      A spokesperson for the FA said Sterling would not play in the game.
      The statement read: “Raheem Sterling is not available for selection for the #ThreeLions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”
      The shock announcement came just hours before the Three Lions were due to kick off against the African Cup of Nations champs.
      Speaking after the match, England manager Gareth Southgate said he didn’t know if Sterling would return to Qatar in time for the Three Lions’ clash with France on Saturday.
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      The England boss said: “We’ve got to wait and see. At the moment clearly the priority is for him to be with his family and we’re going to support that and leave him to have as much time as he needs. He’s going home.”
      Asked if the winger would feature in England’s quarter-final match, Southgate said: “I really don’t know because at the moment.
      “It’s a situation that he needs time with his family to deal with and I don’t want to put him under any pressure with that.
      “Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.”
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      Asked at a pre-match press conference why Sterling was left off the team sheet, Southgate said: “He’s dealing with a family matter.
      “I had quite a bit of time with him this morning but I have now had to pass that on to other people to help him with that.
      “He’s going to go and deal with that matter. And then we will have to take it from there really.”
      The winger netted once against Iran in England’s opening group game.
      He featured in the goalless draw against the US but was an unused substitute in England’s final group game against Wales.
      England beat Senegal 3-0 on Sunday night to secure their quarter final date with France.
      Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka all netted at the Al Bayt stadium to send the African champs home.
      England topped Group B with seven points while Senegal were runners up of Group A on six points with the Netherlands coming top.
      Sterling is the second England player to leave the World Cup early – after Ben White departed Qatar on Wednesday for “personal reasons”.
      It came as it was revealed White missed training this week due to illness.
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      The Arsenal defender, 25, is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament, The FA said.

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      The statement from the FA read: ‘Raheem Sterling is not available for selection for the #ThreeLions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter’Credit: Getty
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      England vs Senegal LIVE SCORE: Stream FREE, TV channel – Saka adds Three Lions’ THIRD in World Cup last-16 clash

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      ENGLAND have sailed through into a World Cup quarter-final against France after putting Senegal to the sword.Gareth Southgate and his boys deserve all the credit in the world after showing their class against their African opposition.
      Bukayo Saka, Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane scored the goals as the Three Lions won 3-0.
      France are up next on Saturday night!

      Result: England 3-0 Senegal
      England XI: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Henderson, Bellingham; Saka, Foden, Kane
      Senegal XI: Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly (c), Diallo, Jakobs, Ciss, Mendy; Ndiaye, Diatta, Sarr, Dia

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      Team mate shocked at news
      Senegal captain, Kalidou Koulibaly, was in complete shock when told of the news of Raheem Sterling:
      I really didn’t know. I’m really surprised. I hope his family is good. Now I will call him and see what happened to him. But I hope he will be good and his family is good.Kalidou KoulibalySenegal
      Senegal player ratings:
      E Mendy 5
      Sabaly 6
      Koulibaly 6
      Diallo 5
      Jakobs 4 (Ballo-Toure, 84, 4)
      I Sarr 6
      N Mendy 5
      Ciss 5 (Gueye 46, 6)
      Diatta 6 (P Sarr, 46, 5)
      I Ndiaye 5 (B Dieng, 46, 5)
      Dia 6 (Diedhiou, 72, 5)
      Kane scores on and off the pitch
      Harry Kane silenced the critics as he scored his first goal in an England shirt in open play this year.
      Dropping deeper, looking to link the midfield and attack, Kane scored well into added time at the end of the first half to send England 2-0 before the interval.
      He celebrates the win with a kiss with wife Katie Goodland.

      Always a keen Walker
      Football is over, time to get back to parent responsibilities for England’s Kyle Walker.
      He can enjoy the victory today but next weekend he will have a more willing runner to look after in the form of Kylian Mbappe.
      Let’s hope he is up to that test just as much.

      England player ratings:
      MARCUS RASHFORD (for Saka, 65mins) – 6
      A few bursts of pace to keep Senegal on their toes as match petered out
      JACK GREALISH (for Foden, 65mins) – 6 
      As against Wales, kept possession well without threatening much.
      ERIC DIER (for Stones, 77mins) – 6
      An uneventful run-out but useful if he is to be called upon against France.
      MASON MOUNT (for Bellingham, 77mins) – 6
      Pressed high to keep Senegal from having a sniff of a consolation.
      KALVIN PHILLIPS (for Henderson, 82mins) – 6
      Gained a few more minutes on the pitch as Southgate rested legs.
      Security checks Harry’s forward burst
      If only the host nation’s football team could have shown defence as tight as the stadium security.
      England’s Harry Maguire was stopped from seeing his family and friends.
      I’ve never seen so many shirts saying ‘Maguire 6’.

      Southgate praises midfield display
      The England manager was asked what pleased him most in the display against Senegal:
      “The ruthlessness of our execution and the way the team worked off the ball.”
      “We were a bit sticky with the ball in the first 25-35 minutes. Senegal had a lot of energy, pressed well and their shape was good. And I felt our best opportunities came from winning the ball from them.”
      “Jude and Hendo in particular were outstanding in that aspect of the game.”
      “They are both forward running and thinking midfield players. Hendo doesn’t get many for us but he’s been outstanding.”
      “He’s such a leader, he knits the team together and around the camp he is brilliant. His performances have been top drawer.”
      Credit: Alamy
      England player ratings:
      BUKAYO SAKA – 7
      Justified his starting place by playing his part in first-half operation to stop Sarr and then finally making his presence felt at the other end by scoring third.
      HARRY KANE – 7
      Fed off scraps until his fine through ball to Bellingham led to opener. Broke his tournament duck at perfect time and became a creative hub as England took control.
      PHIL FODEN – 8
      After finding it hard to get into game, burst into life to start move for opener then tee up Kane for second and Saka for third. Like Saka, repaid Southgate’s faith.
      England player ratings:
      JORDAN HENDERSON – 8
      Worked his socks off pressing the ball and shutting off passing lanes, then burst through to ease England nerves with opener. Should silence critics with a big-game performance.
      DECLAN RICE – 8
      England’s steady Eddie kept his head while some about him were losing theirs. Full of running and heart as England’s midfield turned the game and saved the day.
      JUDE BELLINGHAM – 9
      Actually faded a bit after powerful start, but came good again in style to drive England to victory. Fine run and cross for first goal, superb to create second, excellent all round.
      England player ratings:
      JORDAN PICKFORD – 7
      Important one-handed save from Boulaye Dia when Senegal were on top. A much less worrying second half. Distribution improved from group stage . 
      KYLE WALKER – 7
      Lucky to escape first-half booking for foul on Ismaila Sarr. Otherwise did a decent job on the dangerman but that restricted his impact at the other end. Bring on Mbappe!
      JOHN STONES – 6
      Looked on edge, uncharacteristically careless with the ball and headed decent chance over bar in first half. Improved in second, but pressure was off by then.
      HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
      Tested by Senegal’s pace from early on and loose pass led to Sarr chance that should have been buried. Like Stones, will have to show more grace under fire.
      LUKE SHAW – 7
      Did what he had to do, and a lot more calmly than his centre backs. Had less to worry about on his side than Walker and so was able to offer a bit more going forward.
      Hey Jude, don’t let me down
      England’s young midfielder Jude Bellingham absorbs the World Cup buzz, sat in the middle of the pitch after the game.
      Bellingham, put in a solid shift and his partnership with Henderson and Rice was the foundation for this England win.
      Maybe he’s checking his Sun World Cup Dream Team.

      French test for Three Lions
      England will now face reigning champions France in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
      The game will kick-off at 7pm, taking place in this exact stadium on Saturday.
      Fans can follow the action here, to see if Gareth Southgate’s side can move one step closer to ‘bringing it home’.
      Bell of the ball
      Jude Bellingham is quickly turning himself into one of world football’s hottest properties.
      The Dortmund midfielder has stood out from that first group game against Iran and hasn’t let his levels drop since.
      Playing a slightly different game, he found himself out on the left a lot but England utilised this to their advantage.

      Sterling home broken into
      News has broken that Raheem Sterling was forced to return home from the World Cup after his home was ransacked by burglars.
      The Chelsea attacker has returned to the UK to deal with his family matter but is expected to return to Qatar.
      That being said, Southgate has pointed out:
      “He’s going to go and deal with that matter. And then we will have to take it from there really.”
      Jordan shines in Middle East
      Much-maligned England midfielder, Jordan Henderson, silenced his critics this evening with another stand-out performance.
      The Liverpool man kept his place off the back of his performance against Wales but certainly delivered today.
      His partnership in the centre of midfield with Jude Bellingham was the difference this evening.
      While England may have ended up winning the game comfortably, the midfield trio of Rice, Henderson and Bellingham contributed to the win more than anyone.
      Credit: Getty
      FT: England 3-0 Senegal
      A dominant victory for England in terms of possession and shots on target.
      For their part, Senegal could have scored themselves but just lacked the clinical-edge the Three Lions had.

      FT: England 3-0 Senegal
      The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
      England are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
      There will be some sore heads in work tomorrow.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      90+2. So England will take on France next Saturday.
      Games don’t get much bigger than that.
      Rice is penalised for a studs-up challenge, giving Senegal a free kick on the edge of the box.
      Credit: Getty
      England 3-0 Senegal
      90. We are going to have four additional minutes.
      The England fans continue to sing ‘Jerusalem’.
      England come forward once again.
      Shaw’s cross finds Rashford who can only find the side-netting.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      88. It is all about game management now for England.
      Keep the ball, pass it around, take the result.
      Three goals and a clean sheet in the knockout rounds of tournament football is something anyone would take before the game.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      86. Mount is penalised for an unnecessary foul.
      Senegal continue to come forward, testing the England defensive capabilities.
      They have won a corner.
      Pickford claims the cross all too easily.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      84. Whoever has been on these drums for the last few hours, deserves their break at the end of this game.
      It has been non-stop.
      Jakobs comes off for Ballo-Toure.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      82. Jordan Henderson leaves the pitch for Kalvin Phillips.
      Great applause for Henderson as he comes off the pitch.
      Kalvin Phillips by the end of this game may have played for minutes for England than he has Man City.
      Credit: PA
      England 3-0 Senegal
      80. We are into the final ten minutes of the game.
      Grealish is happy to run at the Senegalese players still.
      He feeds it out wide and Rashford whips a low cross looking for Kane.
      Kane slides in but cannot make contact.
      Close.
      England 3-0 Senegal
      78. Luke Shaw takes a free kick from a wide position.
      He finds Maguire deep in the box but his header is easily cleared.
      Senegal trying to retain possession more now.
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      England 3 Senegal 0: Rampant Three Lions to face fearsome France in World Cup quarter-finals as Kane scores in rout

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is having an impact on this World Cup which surpasses even Paul Gascoigne’s breakthrough campaign at Italia 90.This lanky Brummie teenager is four years younger than Gazza had been during that golden summer, where he dribbled and sobbed his way into the nation’s affections.
      Jordan Henderson’s strike gave England the leadCredit: Reuters
      Captain Harry Kane fired home England’s second shortly before the breakCredit: Alamy
      Bukayo Saka made it three in the second half with a lovely finishCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham produced a remarkable midfield displayCredit: PA
      Gareth Southgate watched his side breeze into the quarter-finalsCredit: Reuters
      England dominated the last-16 clash to beat Senegal with relative ease
      But Gascoigne never stamped his authority on World Cup matches like this kid does.
      After Bellingham had laid on England’s opener for Jordan Henderson, with a visionary cut-back at full gallop, there was a moment when the 19-year-old’s maturity shone through.
      Harry Kane – who has played an excellent supporting role at this tournament but had not scored any of England’s first ten goals – skied a decent chance from a Bukayo Saka cross and slumped in frustration.
      Bellingham lifted his captain back to his feet, gave him a gee-up.
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      And soon after, on the stroke of half-time, Kane lashed home England’s second after another telling burst from the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
      That was a moment of pure relief for Kane and for Gareth Southgate.
      Pretty much the only ingredient missing from England’s campaign had been a goal for a skipper, who – incorrectly – never feels as if he is doing his job fully unless he is filling onion bags.
      And so England had repeated their happy knack of scoring in bursts here in Qatar.
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      Senegal could not cope with England after a cagey opening 30 minutes
      Bellingham was magnificent once again for England
      Like a boxer delivering a flurry of punches, they have the killer instinct to finish off opponents as soon as they land the first telling blow.
      Three in six minutes against Iran, two in two against Wales, two in seven here to floor the champions of Africa.
      Then, early in the second half, a third from Saka which snuffed out comeback hopes.
      Of course the standard of opposition is going to crank up a serious notch when England face France, and Golden boot leader Kylian Mbappe, in the quarter-final.

      But now a nation where nothing works, where everyone is on strike, where harsh winter weather is gripping and fuel bills are crippling, can at least look forward to a World Cup quarter-final against the world champions on a Saturday night.
      And however good Mbappe is, and however experienced France are, England have a real chance.
      Because, once Southgate’s team have imposed their game on an opposition during this tournament, they have possessed a bloodlust we have rarely associated with our national football team.
      And they even managed to do it playing live on the cursed ITV.
      At the centre of it all is Bellingham – outstanding in each of England’s three victories here – heading the opening goal of the campaign and showing a supreme conviction, in and out of possession, which makes a mockery of the date on his birth certificate.
      He wasn’t even born when Wayne Rooney made his England debut – does he even know how old that makes so many of us feel?
      What talent, and what a temperament, Bellingham has.
      He had been the only Englishman who seemed to turn up for the first 38 minutes of this last-16 clash – then he played a major role in winning it by half-time.
      It was England’s biggest World Cup knockout win since 2002Credit: EPA
      Bellingham’s superb cutback set up the opening goalCredit: Reuters
      Henderson and Bellingham squared up to one another in a hilarious celebrationCredit: Reuters
      Declan Rice protected the back four superbly for England
      Again, Southgate made a bold call when he left out Marcus Rashford, the two-goal hero against Wales.
      While Raheem Sterling’s unavailability, due to a family issue, made the selection of widemen less convoluted, this was still bold.
      Saka returned, though, and scored the third from a Phil Foden assist, so nobody could complain.
      It was a slow start from England. Slow, that was, except for Bellingham.
      Thrust forward into the No 10 role since the Wales game, he was thriving there, winning tackle after tackle and even performing a cheerleading routine in an attempt to get England’s supporters heard above the rhythmic Senegalese drumming that provided the soundtrack.
      Midway through the half, there was serious alarm for England when Harry Maguire passed straight to Krepin Diatta, who centred for Ismaila Sarr to sky a close-range shot and John Stones survived a VAR review for handball.
      There was an anxiety about England’s defence which we hadn’t seen in the group stage – pressed aggressively by Senegal, their passing was loose.
      They looked like four men waiting around for something terrible to happen.
      And it almost did when Saka gifted possession to Sarr, who fed Dia for a shot which Pickford saved instinctively.
      Southgate had been demanding England show respect to their opposition but not this much.
      Kane got off the mark at the tournament and took his World Cup tally to sevenCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire continued his fine form for England
      And then, out of nowhere, England scored a goal which was sweet and self-assured.
      There was a flick from Foden, a pass from Kane, a burst of speed from Bellingham, whose cutback on the run, which showcased his peripheral vision and masterful technique, allowing Henderson to slot home first-time, left-footed.
      It was only the Liverpool captain’s third goal in 73 internationals but you wouldn’t have guessed it – this was a striker’s finish.
      Henderson pointed markedly at Bellingham as he celebrated. They all know this 19-year-old is the one.
      Almost immediately came Kane’s miss, and Bellingham’s pick-me-up.
      And then, in the last action of the half, Bellingham made a headed interception, surged forward and fed Foden who slipped one square to Kane.
      The Tottenham man took one touch then leathered it past Edouard Mendy to move to 52 England goals – one behind Rooney.
      Senegal, superior for much of the first half, looked devastated.
      Before the hour it was three – Kane feeding Foden, who centred for Saka to score with a neat flick of the boot.
      And that was it, job done – subs came on, Southgate conserved energy levels and England managed out the game.
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      This is a very good, very serious, England team.
      On Saturday, we will discover whether the champions of the world are any better. 
      England march on to the quarter-finals where they will meet FranceCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Bellingham’s individual magic for England goal against Senegal as Lineker and Keane sing his praises

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      GARY LINEKER led the praises for Jude Bellingham following his first-half display in England’s last 16 clash with Senegal.The Borussia Dortmund man was the star of the show as The Three Lions went into a 2-0 lead over the African champions.

      Jude Bellingham was the star of the show in England’s clash with SenegalCredit: ALAMY
      The Borussia Dortmund midfielder set up Jordan Henderson’s openerCredit: ALAMY
      Bellingham, 19, provided an inch-perfect assist for Jordan Henderson to break the deadlock in the 38th minute.
      And the lanky midfielder was at the heart of the action for England’s second, driving the team forward for Harry Kane’s first goal of the tournament.
      England fans around the world purred at Bellingham’s performance, including Lineker.
      The former England striker tweeted: “Goodness me, @BellinghamJudeis unbelievably good.
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      “He’s the leader in this team. His parents must be so proud. Love him.”
      He added: “Sensational from @BellinghamJude again, he does everything, and @HKane gets his first goal of the tournament. Happy days.”
      Roy Keane said of the youngster: “He’s going to be a superstar that kid.”
      Footy fans followed suit, with one saying: “Jude Bellingham bossing the middle of the park.”
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      Another said: “Jude Bellingham is realllly that guy.”
      And another said: “Jude Bellingham. What a player.”
      One remarked: “JUDE BELLINGHAM WHAT A F*****G PLAYER.”
      Another chimed in: “Jude Bellingham is special. England’s best player at this tournament by a considerable distance.”

      England superfan Piers Morgan said: “Only 19.. but already looks a world-class footballer on the ultimate world stage.
      “Take a bow, @BellinghamJude.”
      Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand tweeted: “@BellinghamJude is not 19.
      “I want to see the birth certificate!!! Unreal.”
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      Jude Bellingham celebrates with his England team-matesCredit: GETTY
      A second-half strike from Bukayo Saka saw Gareth Southgate’s troops run out 3-0 winners over the Senegalese.
      And it’s set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with defending champions France. More

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      World Cup fans say the same thing about Senegal fan’s VERY convincing lion costume during crunch clash with England

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      WORLD Cup fans are all saying the same thing about one of Senegal’s supporters who showed up at the Stadium in a very convincing lion costume.A footie fan dressed in their country’s colours along with a massive lion head appeared in the crowd during the team’s clash with England.
      One of Senegal’s fans appeared wearing a gigantic lion headCredit: ITV
      Senegal’s superfan who has caught everyone’s attention has attended all of his country’s team’s games dressed in the same outfit and always wearing the lion head.
      Twitter users were quick to spot him in the crowd and they were all left stunned about how realistic the lion head looks.
      One said: “Regardless of how they do the real MVP of this whole tournament is the fan whose been at every Senegal game wearing this amazing lion head.
      Someone else wrote: “Senegal have got a lion in their crowd. It’s a health and safety disaster just waiting to happen.”
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      One added: “actual lion in the crowd dancing with Senegal supporters.”
      Another one said: “Someone has a whole Lion’s head in the Senegal crowd and I have to respect it.”
      It comes after mascot Harry Mane stole the show ­during a dance-off with Senegal fans ahead of the game yesterday.
      Meanwhile, large sections of the Al Bayt Stadium were left empty for the World Cup Round of 16 clash.
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      Daniel Sturridge trolled by ex-Liverpool team-mate Dejan Lovren after ex-England star sings new song about Kylian Mbappe

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      DEJAN LOVREN has hilariously trolled his former team-mate Daniel Sturridge for his recent Kylian Mbappe song.The former England striker stunned fans on television recently as he broke out into song as he argued that the French star would win the Golden Boot at the World Cup.

      Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren responded to Daniel Sturridge’s song
      Lovren is currently at the World Cup with CroatiaCredit: Getty
      He also started singing and using a Portuguese accent as he backed Portugal to win their group.
      While fans have been posting messages about his recent antics, his former teammate has not let them slide.
      Sturridge posted a video on Instagram of himself discussing the day’s football matches.
      In the video, he said: “Getting to the sports bar now to watch the England game, watched the France game as well as Giroud scored and my man scored a double again.”
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      Sturridge then broke into song again to celebrate the Mbappe goals, as he sang: “Mbappe, Mbappe, Mbappe, he will score he will score yeah.”
      The post has been liked 4,000 times and received plenty of comments, but one coming from Lovren stuck out.
      The Croatian defender replied: “Stop singing and send me for once these sunglasses,” along with a kiss emoji.
      Lovren’s comment was liked almost 200 times, with people commenting and calling him the “goat” for his joke.
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      The defender has played in every game for Croatia at the World Cup, helping them progress to the knockout stages.
      Croatia will be playing Japan in their round of 16 game as they look to replicate their run to the final from 2018.
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      Heartwarming moment Jack Grealish wears young disabled fan’s T-shirt design ahead of World Cup clash

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      ENGLAND ace Jack Grealish melted hearts as he donned a T-shirt designed by his number one fan.The white tee by Finlay, who has cerebral palsy, shows Grealish doing the ‘Worm’ celebration after bagging against Iran in the 6-2 thriller.
      Jack Grealish surprised number one fan Finlay as he wore a special tribute T-shirt designed by the young lad just hours before England’s clash with SenegalCredit: Twitter
      Finlay, who has cerebral palsy, shows off his T-shirt of Grealish doing the ‘Worm’ celebrationCredit: Twitter
      The Man City winger fulfilled his promise to perform the move after the 12-year-old requested it specially.
      A picture of Grealish doing the celebration sent the internet into meltdown and raked in almost 350,000 likes on Twitter.
      And heart-warming footage of Finlay in awe after watching his idol crack out his special dance also went viral.
      Grealish later called up the youngster in a touching one-to-one phone call from Qatar.
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      The pair struck up an unbreakable bond after meeting at a weekly training session for disabled kids organised by Man City’s charity, City in the Community.
      It came after the young fan penned a letter to Grealish after learning that the Three Lions ace’s sister also suffers from cerebral palsy.
      Grealish received plaudits across the nation for the kindness he showed the 12-year-old lad when they met.
      And Finlay was so star struck by his idol that he gave him a big hug.
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      The 27-year-old debuted Finlay’s tribute T-shirt just hours before the Three Lions kicked off against Senegal in their last-16 World Cup tie.
      The photo, shared by Art of Football on Twitter, read: “Moment made. @JackGrealish wearing Finlay’s design ahead of tonight’s game.
      “These moments of wholesome connection are priceless. From every player to every fan across the country, when we say we are behind this England team, this is why.”
      Grealish struck up an unbreakable bond with Finaly after meeting at a weekly training session for disabled kids organised by Man City’s charity, City in the CommunityCredit: ITV More

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      ‘If you had Henderson, give me the Powerball numbers’ – Fans can’t believe England’s first scorer against Senegal

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      FANS were staggered by Jordan Henderson scoring the opener to transform England’s 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal.And Liverpool fans were dreaming of a club link-up with Jude Bellingham after the two midfielders combined sublimely for the 38th minute opener in Sunday’s last-16 clash.
      Jordan Henderson hails a goal that shocked even England fansCredit: Reuters
      Jude Bellingham had Liverpool fans dreaming he’ll join Jordan Henderson at Anfield next season after the opener against SenegalCredit: PA
      Henderson had only netted twice before in 72 internationals – but now has two in the knockout stages of major tournaments.
      And as social media exploded with incredulity, one observer posted: “If you had Henderson, give me the Powerball numbers.”
      Similar stunned responses included: “Jordan Henderson first goal scorer! Bookies can’t find a single winning ticket.”
      And of course the big question was: “How many people had Jordan Henderson as first goal scorer?”
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      Another fan joked: “Henderson poor at being solid in midfield but offering a real goal threat, just as we all expected.”
      And one watcher said: “Jordan Henderson is the greatest England player of all time if we’re being completely honest and unbiased.
      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher waded in with: “Brilliant Jordan Henderson! So often questioned, but always answers in the right way.”
      The anchorman, 32, slipped home nonchalantly after a slick move ended with Bellingham sliding the ball across the box to him.
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      That ignited both Twitter and a slow-starting England team – as Harry Kane thumped a second and Bukayo Saka lifted a deft third goal to set up a victory stroll.
      One fan posted what he called an “updated” list of all-time great Three Lions ‘ midfielders: 1) Bellingham 2) Henderson 3) Scholes 4) Lampard 5) Gerrard.”
      And Liverpool supporters are crossing the fingers Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp can somehow beat Real Madrid, Manchester City, United and Chelsea to the mega-money signing of Borussia Dortmund hero Bellingham next summer.
      Such comments included: “Could get used to watching that combination. Brilliant from Bellingham, what a run and finish from Henderson.”
      And noting the touching celebration of the goal maker and taker, a misty-eyed observer posted: “I thought Henderson and Bellingham were going to kiss then… most romantic thing I’ve seen this year.”
      32 – Aged 32 years and 170 days, Jordan Henderson is England’s second-oldest ever World Cup scorer, after Tom Finney against USSR in 1958 (36y 64d). Wisdom. pic.twitter.com/0QoXkGEQQW— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 4, 2022 More