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      Belgium vs Morocco – World Cup Group F: How they’re doing, injuries, prediction as Red Devils look to book last 16 spot

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      BELGIUM look to secure their place in the Round of 16 when they come up against Morocco.The Red Devils’ golden generation looks nearing it’s end, with them underperforming in the recent major tournaments.

      How Belgium lined up against Canada
      Despite a lacklustre performance, Belgium were able to come up with a win in their last outing against Canada.
      Roberto Martinez’s side will look to capitalise further on their three points as he hopes to secure a place in the knockout rounds with dreams of bringing home Belgium’s first major trophy.
      In their way stands a Morocco side who also failed to impress in their opener with Croatia.
      SunSport takes looks ahead to the match, giving our scoreline prediction.
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      How are they getting on?
      Belgium: The European outfit came through their opening game with Canada unscathed yet looked poor whilst doing so.
      Thibaut Courtois’ early penalty save allowed Michy Batshuayi’s strike before half time be the decider.
      Read full Belgium vs Morocco match report…
      Morocco: Walid Regragui’s men managed to hold the 2018 runners up to a goalless draw.
      The tight defensive block of the African nation proved hard to break down but their lack of final product up top resulted in a stalemate at the final whistle.
      Read full Morocco vs Croatia match report…

      How Morocco lined up against Croatia
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      Any injuries to worry about?
      Belgium: All-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku could feature after missing out against Canada due to a thigh injury suffered at the end of October.
      However the Inter Milan striker could face competition from fellow striker Batshuayi after netting in the previous game.
      Morocco: Star man Achraf Hakimi could miss out due to suffering a thigh injury against Croatia.
      Regragui’s problems worsen as potential replacement for Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui was stretchered off in their opener due to a hip injury.
      Who will be the star men?
      Belgium: Man of the match winner in their previous game, Kevin De Bruyne, will be the man most likely to create something for Belgium.
      Although he was critical of his performance against Canada, his passing ability could hold the key to unlocking the defence of Morocco.
      Morocco: With their star man Hakimi set to miss out on the match, Moroccan eyes will be on Hakim Ziyech for a moment of magic.
      The Atlas Lions will also look to Youssef En-Nesyri to nick a goal and a potential upset.
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      What’s the head to head?
      The national sides have come head to head on three occasions, with Belgium having the bragging rights by winning twice.
      It was Morocco who finished on top in the last outing between the teams however, as the African nation was on the right side of a 4-1 victory back in 2008.
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      Belgium 2 Morocco 0 More

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      Japan vs Costa Rica – World Cup Group E: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction as Japanese look to qualify

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      JAPAN are looking to book a place in the World Cup knockout stages against all odds as they take on Costa Rica.Few would have given the Japanese any chance of progressing to the last 16 when the draw paired them with big-hitters Spain and Germany.

      Japan were 2-1 winners over Germany
      But following one of the great World Cup shocks, they are now in a position to progress with a game to spare.
      Samurai Blue will be heavy favourites to beat Costa Rica, who already look like they need a miracle to go through.
      Indeed, for the Central Americans, a result here is vital.
      SunSport takes a look at what to expect from Japan vs Costa Rica, including our score prediction.
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      How are they getting on?
      Japan: One of the tournament’s big surprise packages after picking up a stunning 2-1 win over Germany.
      That result has put them in position to effectively secure qualification if they achieve a better result against the Costa Ricans than the Germans manage against Spain.
      Read the full Germany vs Japan match report…
      Costa Rica: Things can only get better!
      The Ticos looked the worst team in the tournament by far as they got pumped 7-0 without managing a single shot, let alone a shot on target.
      Read the full Spain vs Costa Rica match report…

      Costa Rica began their World Cup with a 7-0 hammering by Spain
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      Any injuries to worry about?
      Japan: Japan have a clean bill of health as they look to book their place in the last 16.
      But following the success of manager Hajime Moriyasu’s five substitutions in the second half against Germany he may well be tempted to shuffle the pack.
      Costa Rica: In a small silver lining from their hammering against Spain, Costa Rica have no fresh injury concerns.
      However, it would be difficult to claim any of Luis Fernando Suarez’s starting XI wrote their name automatically onto the team sheet with that performance. Keylor Navas is a dead cert to start in goal though.
      Who will be the star men?
      Japan: Former Arsenal striker Takuma Asano started on the bench against Germany.
      But after his winning goal in that game, he may well be favoured for a full 90 minutes.
      Gunners’ defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was also an assured presence at the back after coming on against the Germans and could start here.
      Costa Rica: If the Ticos play as badly as they did against Spain then Keylor Navas will need to be in top form.
      There is always an element of expectation around former Arsenal winger Joel Campbell but he will have to offer a lot more than he did on Wednesday.
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      What’s the head-to-head?
      The two sides have never met in a tournament but have played each other five times in friendlies.
      And it’s Japan who have had the whip hand in those encounters.
      The Japanese have won four of their five meetings and scored three goals in each of those wins, with the other match being a 1-1 draw in Yokohama in 2002.
      The teams last met in September 2018 with Japan running out 3-0 winners in Suita.
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      Japan 3 Costa Rica 0 More

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      WAGs Charlotte Russell and Georgina Irwin do Wales and England proud

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      World Cup model WAGs Charlotte Russell and Georgina Irwin are busting for Tuesday night’s Battle of Britain between England and Wales.Charlotte, 28, is the fiancee of Red Dragons forward Kieffer Moore, 30, while Georgina, 26, is engaged to back up Three Lions keeper Aaron Ramsdale, 24.
      Welsh WAG Charlotte Russell is engaged to striker Kieffer MooreCredit: instagram.com/charlotteamyrussell
      Georgina Irwin is the fiancée of England back-up goalkeeper Aaron RamsdaleCredit: instagram
      Wales need at least a win to have any chance of progress into the knock-out stages in Qatar.
      Meanwhile Gareth Southgate’s men require all three points to be sure of topping the group and avoiding a possible quarter final clash with tournament favourites Brazil.
      Bournemouth forward Moore came on for the second half of Wales opening 1-1 daw with the USA.
      He kept his place for the disappointing 2-0 loss to Iran.
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      Arsenal’s Ramsdale is keeping the bench warm thanks to the form of England number one Jordan Pickford.
      But both their ladies look winners in the glamour stakes.
      Several of England’s WAGs have been staying on a luxury cruise liner docked in Doha.
      They are sid to have racked up a £20,000 bar bill celebrating England’s opening win.
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      Kieffer Moore will be taking on England in Tuesday’s showdown matchCredit: Getty
      Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is waiting for his England chanceCredit: Getty More

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      Which teams are OUT of the World Cup 2022? Eliminations explained as Qatar the first to be knocked out

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      THE WORLD Cup 2022 is kicking on at some pace in Qatar.And this means we’re now at the stage when teams face elimination each day, with their tournament over in brutal fashion.
      Qatar were knocked out after just five days
      Which teams have been knocked out of the World Cup 2022?
      Group A
      Qatar were knocked out after just FIVE days – the shortest time for a host at the World Cup.
      Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal can still all qualify for the last-16.
      Group B
      All of England, Iran, USA and Wales can still mathematically advance.
      Though Wales need to beat England by 4-0.
      Group C
      Poland, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Argentina can still all advance.
      Argentina stayed alive in the competition by beating Mexico 2-0.
      Lionel Messi came to Argentina’s rescue against MexicoCredit: Getty
      Group D
      France became the first team to advance to the last-16.
      Australia, Denmark and Tunisia can all still join them in the next round.
      Group E
      Spain, Japan, Germany and Costa Rica can all still advance.
      Though depending on the result of Japan vs Costa Rica, Germany could be KNOCKED OUT if they lose against Spain.
      Group F
      Belgium, Croatia, Morocco and Canada can all still advance.
      Group G
      Brazil, Switzerland, Cameroon and Serbia can all still advance.
      Group H
      Portugal, South Korea, Uruguay and Ghana can all still advance.

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      Last 16 fixture dates
      Last 16
      Saturday, December 3

      Match 49: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B (3pm)
      Match 50: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D (7pm)

      Sunday, December 4

      Match 52: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C (3pm)
      Match 51: Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A (7pm)

      Monday, December 5

      Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)

      Tuesday, December 6

      Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E (3pm)
      Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18

      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be participated on Sunday, December 18.

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      Watch rival Argentina and Mexico fans throw punches as fight breaks out in stands in shocking scenes at World Cup 2022

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      ARGENTINA and Mexico fans traded punches in the stands amid shocking scenes at Saturday night’s World Cup clash.Violence bloke out off the field during a tense night on in as Lionel Messi eventually inspired Argentina’s 2-0 victory.
      Some supporters clashed in heated exchanges at the Lusail StadiumCredit: Getty
      🔴 ¡Reportan peleas entre mexicanos y argentinos en las gradas del encuentro 🇲🇽 vs 🇦🇷 #Qatar2022!Usuarios de redes sociales comenzaron a compartir imágenes de los aficionados que lanzan golpes dentro del estadio. pic.twitter.com/3rojC98qqF— Proyecto Puente (@ProyectoPuente) November 26, 2022

      Supporters were recorded by fellow fans scrambling across to confront each.
      Some were sent flying and one clip shows a pile of spectators swinging wild blows at each other.
      There were pre-match reports of violent clashes between fans of the two proud South American footballing nations.
      And asimmering feeling amongst an unruly majority spilled over during a match Argentina were under huge pressure to win.
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      Losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their first group game was arguably the biggest shock in World Cup history.
      And only three points against Mexico would have left qualification in their own hands.
      Ultimately Messi fired a brilliant opener on 64 minutes despite being as quiet as most of his other team-mates before that.
      And sub Enzo Fernandez curled an even better goal late on to seal three points.
      Argentina and Mexico fans were spotted throwing punches in the stands in shocking scenesCredit: Twitter
      Fan from both sides were involved in the brawlCredit: Twitter
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      Even  now, though, Argentina must beat unbeaten group leaders Poland on Wednesday to reach the last 16.
      And they will surely need a much more accomplished display than they have produced so far in Qatar to squeeze through.
      Many fans, like these, were more in harmony but violence marred the atmosphereCredit: EPA More

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      Watch Roy Keane and Gary Neville launch blistering attack on ex-Man Utd star and say ‘he doesn’t have a heart’

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      ROY KEANE and Gary Neville have launched a blistering attack on a former Manchester United player.That’s by sensationally claiming he “doesn’t have a heart.”
      Roy Keane and Gary Neville blasted a former Man Utd player on live TVCredit: ITV
      Argentina ace Angel Di Maria came under fire for his first-half showing against MexicoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils legends were both on punditry duty for ITV during Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup win against Mexico.
      And one man who caught their eye – for the WRONG reason – was ex-United flop Angel Di Maria.
      The now-Juventus winger had a quiet first half before helping his side to a crucial 2-0 win.
      But Keane and Neville did not have kinds words to say about Di Maria during the half-time break.
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      The duo both blasted him for his lack of effort int the first 45 against Mexico.
      And talk quickly turned to Di Maria’s disappointing one-season stay at United in 2014/15.
      He scored just four goals in 32 games following a £60million move from Real Madrid.
      And Di Maria was quickly shipped off to Paris Saint-Germain for just £44m a year later after struggling in England.
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      Neville started the attack, saying: “He’s the biggest disappointment ever to come to Manchester United. He’s no heart.”
      This spurred on Keane, who roared: “He’d break your heart, I am not sure he’s got one. 
      “We’re getting up going ‘go on and do something’ and he is just guaranteed to give it away. He is going into bodies, he’s not getting his head. 
      “You say about his career, my goodness, he’s had some great moves and gone for a lot of money. 
      “But watching him out there, take him off, guarantee you’ll score in the second half now.
      “The decision-making from such a senior player, so poor.”
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      Fortunately for Di Maria, he redeemed himself by kickstarting Argentina’s path to victory with an assist for Lionel Messi in the 64th minute.
      Messi himself turned provider three minutes from the end with Enzo Fernandez made it 2-0 to the South Americans. More

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      Argentina 2-0 Mexico – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Fernandez adds second after Messi’s magical strike – reaction

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      LIONEL MESSI rescued Argentina with a magical strike as they beat Mexico 2-0 to remain in the World Cup.The Argentinians knew they would have been OUT of the World Cup if they lost.
      But Messi stepped up with a sublime long-range effort to fire his side ahead, before Enzo Fernandez scored the second.
      They know still need to get a result against Poland next week to advance to the last-16.

      Result: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina XI: E. Martinez, Montiel, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Acuna, De Paul, Rodriguez, Di Maria, Messi, Mac Allister, Lautaro
      Mexico XI: Ochoa, Montes, Araujo, Moreno, K. Alvarez, Herrera, Guardado, Chavez, Gallardo, Lozano, Vega

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      Argentina have picked up a major 2-0 win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium to exorcise their shock World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia.
      And it was the Albiceleste’s star captain Lionel Messi who led the Copa America winners to this incredibly important victory that puts them back in the picture for the World Cup’s Last 16.
      Messi opened the scoring with a scintillating shot on 64 minutes from the edge of the box that ended up in Guillermo Ochoa’s bottom left corner.
      Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a stunner of his own after 87 minutes as his curling shot from the left hit Ochoa’s top left corner.
      That’s all from us at SunSport in Qatar, have a great night!
      Credit: Getty
      Messi makes history
      And Lionel Messi has also made history after scoring and providing the assist for Enzo Fernandez’s goal against Mexico.
      Messi is now both the youngest (18y 357d) and the oldest (35y 155d) player to both score and assist in a single World Cup game.
      That is since the start of the 1966 tournament when Opta started gathering stats.
      And if the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner plays and scores against Poland he will surpass Diego Maradona for most World Cup goals and appearances
      Credit: Getty
      Messi reaches another milestone
      Argentina captain Lionel Messi has added another accolade to his amazing 18-year-career.
      Messi reached another major milestone after scoring against Mexico in his sixth straight appearance.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has now netted as many World Cup goals as the legendary Diego Maradona (8).
      Only Gabriel Batistuta (10) has hit the target more times than both of his fellow legends
      Credit: Getty
      Messi stands out
      Lionel Messi led Argentina to an extremely important win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium.
      And Messi was absolutely critical for the Copa America winners as the below graphs show.
      And surely the Paris Saint-Germain superstar will be very important in the knockout stages if the Albiceleste make it out of the group.
      More below:

      Updated Group C
      Argentina have climbed off the bottom of the table and are second in Group C.
      The Copa America winners are just one point behind Poland, who drew with Mexico and beat Saudi Arabia earlier today.
      The Mexicans are now last with only one point, while Saudi Arabia are third with three.
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      Argentina vs Mexico stats
      Argentina dominated 58 per cent of possession throughout the encounter.
      The Albiceleste registered a total of five shots, two of which were on target.
      Mexico, on the other hand, produced four shots but only one of them was on target.
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      FT: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina have bounced back with a major 2-0 win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium.
      And it was their star captain Lionel Messi who led the Albiceleste to this incredibly important victory that puts them back in the picture for the World Cup’s Last 16.
      Messi opened the scoring with a stunning shot on 64 minutes from the edge of the box that ended up in Guillermo Ochoa’s bottom left corner.
      Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a screamer of his own after 87 minutes as his curling shot from the left hit Ochoa’s top left corner
      Credit: AP
      FT: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in Qatar!!!
      90+3 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Mexico have practically given up, thinking about the next game with Saudi Arabia.
      The Argentine fans have put together a party in the stands
      90 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Just six more minutes of added time to go.
      It;s int he bag for Argentina, who have officially set Group C on fire!!!
      87 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina have sealed it and they have done it in style!
      Fernandez picks the ball down the right and delivers a wonderful curling shot that hits Ochoa’s top left corner!
      What a finish!!!
      Credit: Getty
      87 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Goal!
      Fernandez seals the win for Argentina!!!

      85 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Five more minutes to go and Mexico are seriously running out of ideas.
      Now it’s El Tri that find themselves in Argentina’s shoes before Messi’s goals
      83 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      We’ve mentioned how Mexico haven’t created any chances ever since Messi’s goal.
      But the same goes for Argentina, if they go through they will have to show something better in the knockout stage
      80 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Just 10 more minutes to go until full-time and Argentina look comfortable.
      Mexico are not making any case of equalising any time soon…
      78 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Mexico haven’t had a significant chance in goal throughout the entire match.
      Vega’s shot in the first half was too weak, Martinez’s save was more spectacular than the delivery
      75 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Now the show is on the other foot!
      Mexico are the ones who are unable to create any dangers!
      Argentina are now back to being compact, there’s the Messi effect for ya
      73 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Another switch by Mexico manager Martino as Alvarado replaces Lozano
      72 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Messi has revived Argentina’s hopes of qualifying to the Last 16 with a stunning shot.
      And all that on the match that sees him equal the legendary Maradona on most World Cup appearances!
      And how much he’s loving this…
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: Getty
      70 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Chance!
      Argentina create some more danger as Molina tries a shot from the edge of the box and just misses the target
      69 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      And a double substitution from Argentina boss Scaloni as Romero and Palacios come on for Di Maria and Mac Allister respectively
      66 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Another switch from Mexico boss Martino as Wolves star Jimenez replaces Alvarez
      66 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Yellow card
      Another booking for Mexico as Herrera is hooked for a foul on Acuna
      65 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Mexico boss Martino responds to Argentina’s opener with a change as Antuna replaces Vega
      64 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      We told you, it only takes one moment of brilliance for Messi to turn this game around!
      The Argentina captain delivers a brilliant long-range shot from the edge of the box and hits Ochoa’s bottom left corner!
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      Tyson Fury ready to get ‘legless’ with England fans again in Qatar as he plans World Cup trip if he beats Derek Chisora

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      TYSON FURY will jet out to Qatar to support England — if he scores his Derek Chisora hat-trick and the Three Lions grow some teeth.The patriotic WBC Gypsy King enjoyed the 6-2 World Cup opener against Iran but the all-action showman would have been disappointed by Friday’s snore-draw with the USA.
      Tyson Fury hopes to overshadow Derek Chisora by completing a trio of victories over his fellow Brit, then fly out to QatarCredit: Getty
      Fury followed England in Nice in at Euo 2016 and is planning another tripCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Fury admits he got ‘legless’ with England fans in FranceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Fury reportedly bought fans 200 Jagerbombs after watching the England gameCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Gypsy King loves a crowd as she showed in NiceCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      Undefeated Fury, 34, defends his world title against the 38-year-old veteran he is already 2-0 up against at Tottenham’s stadium on Saturday.
      And he will race back up to his Morecambe home on Sunday to hopefully watch the last-16 clash — after England have dealt with the Welsh.
      The 19st star — who bought 200 Jagerbombs for fans on a wild trip to Nice for Euro 2016 — fancies another away day but only if England fulfil their potential and land a semi-final spot.
      He revealed: “I will get back to Morecambe in plenty of time to watch it on Sunday, as long as I am in one piece.
      Fury shares the pain after Iceland KO’d England in the last 16 at Euro 2016Credit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
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      “If England get through then I will be heading out to Qatar, for sure.
      “I wouldn’t be rushing out for a group game because I expected us to get through that s***.
      “But if they get to the semis or final, then I will be on my way to Qatar.
      “It would be great to get a winter World Cup win after all these years.
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      “I remember going out to the Euros in 2016 and having a fantastic time. I went over there and got absolutely legless for a couple of days.
      “I was singing all my England songs and I was up and down with all the England fans in the zones. It’s still an epic memory.”
      The multi-millionaire — who has his gym inside Morecambe’s football ground —  ruled out fronting a consortium to buy his beloved Manchester United.
      But promoter Frank Warren confirmed an Old Trafford bout is one of the few things left on his star attraction’s boxing bucket list.
      The Queensberry boss said: “This fight was going to be at Manchester United but then they had some problems and that’s how we wound up in London.
      “Tyson was thrilled we were going there and if he carries on fighting, I’m determined to put that on for him because he has just not fought there and he wants to fight there.”
      Fury outpointed Del Boy in 2011 and peppered him into retiring on his stool in 2014.
      But since being robbed of a 2018 world title win in his first clash with Deontay Wilder, he has become a seek-and-destroy fighter with a   more bitter approach to the Sweet Science.
      You will see two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out because that is what we are paid to do.Tyson Fury
      He said: “I don’t know if you will see a more mature performance from either of us. What you will see is two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out, because that is what we are paid to do.
      “We both know all the risks when we go into these fights but we are just there to entertain on a cold and probably rainy Saturday night.”
      The dream scenario is for Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk  to visit London on Saturday, hop in the ring after a third Fury victory and sign off on a spring undisputed decider.
      But Brit hero Fury has been stood up by opponents plenty of times before and is paying no attention to the VIP guestlist for his latest dance.
      He growled:  “I don’t care if Usyk is coming to my fight.
      “(UFC heavyweight) Francis Ngannou came to my Dillian Whyte fight and even got in the ring afterwards — to try to make a fight with me — and that never happened.
      “I don’t care who is in the crowd because I am only there to fight Derek.”

      Mancunian fury hopes to be doing high fives at Tottenham and in QatarCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      Boxing hero Fury looked at home with Three Lions’ followers in FranceCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun More