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      Inside England’s preparations for USA clash including hilarious Walker and Grealish gaffes and Rice masterclass in SOCKS

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      ENGLAND’s spirits are high as they complete the final preparations ahead of their World Cup clash against USA.The Three Lions got off to their best ever start to a World Cup campaign by beating Iran 6-2 on Monday.
      England players looked relaxed ahead of their World Cup encounter with USACredit: YouTube/england
      Mason Mount won a game of no feint
      Declan Rice bossed a keepy uppy challenge in his socksCredit: YouTube/england

      And a win against the boys from across the pond would see Gareth Southgate’s side qualify for the knock-out stages.
      Southgate is determined to continue winning and wants to make history by beating USA for the first time at a major tournament, having famously lost to the Americans at the 1950 World Cup.
      But a draw would also be enough after Iran beat Wales 2-0 to throw the group wide open.
      That means England can play with less pressure on their shoulders, though the players’ relaxed attitude in camp suggests their worries are already at ease.
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      Manchester City pair Jack Grealish and Phil Foden certainly looked laid back in training as they played a game of no bounce with each other.
      The wingers effortlessly pinged volleyed passes to one another and did kick-ups to prevent the ball from bouncing.

      The sequence of passes lasted a remarkably long time and only failed after Grealish failed to keep the ball alive after controlling it between his legs.
      That left Foden with his head in his hands and Grealish with a big surprise smile on his face.
      Jack Grealish was in stitches after Kyle Walker fell over during their sprint drillCredit: YouTube/england
      Grealish and Phil Foden impressed in a game of no bounceCredit: YouTube/england
      Harry Kane looked relaxed as he worked out on a bike machine
      Foden puts his skills to the test
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      The £100million star was laughing once more in training after finishing a running drill ahead of Kyle Walker.
      Walker is perhaps England’s fastest player but in a test of agility against Grealish he slipped, leaving his City team-mates in stitches.
      Meanwhile, Declan Rice showcased his brilliant close control by performing keepy uppies while lying on the floor.
      The West Ham star received the ball from Conor Gallagher and performed the tricks wearing socks – much to the amusement of close pal Mason Mount.
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      That trio also played a game of no feint with Raheem Sterling.
      The group appeared to be loving life as they lured one another into receiving a pass that did not come, with Mount the eventual winner. More

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      Why isn’t Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea playing for Spain at the 2022 World Cup?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper David de Gea has been on fine form for the Red Devils this season is not playing at the 2022 World Cup for Spain.The 32-year-old has made 45 appearances for his national team and was once seen as one of the best goalkeepers in football.
      David de Gea has been on fine form for Manchester United so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      However, he is not featuring for Luis Enrique’s side at the World Cup in Qatar as they prepare to face Germany.
      And we have all the details regarding the reasoning behind De Gea not playing for his national team.
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      Why isn’t David de Gea playing for Spain?
      De Gea was seen as Spain’s clear number one for years after the retirement of icon Iker Casillas.
      However, this is not the case anymore as the Spaniard was not included in Enrique’s squad for the World Cup despite being the number one in the 2018 tournament.
      Luis Enrique did not call David de Gea up for the Spain squad ahead of the World CupCredit: AFP
      The shot stopper hasn’t featured for Spain since a 1-0 loss to Ukraine on back in 2020 but was named in the Euro 2020 squad last summer.
      However, Unai Simon was preferred ahead of him as the Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper keeps his place ahead of De Gea for the World Cup.
      De Gea wasn’t even included in a 55-man shortlist ahead of the final squad announcement as he fell out of favour with Enrique, who has outlined his preference in goal.
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      Speaking to the press earlier this year, Enrique said: “A goalkeeper should start the play and generate the first superiority, they must dominate the aerial play.
      “I need a goalkeeper that transmits peace and calmness to me, that doesn’t mean they won’t make mistakes, errors are part of football. What they generate I like a lot.”
      It appears that De Gea does not match what Enrique is looking for in a goalkeeper and therefore is not in the World cup squad for the Spaniards. More

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      Why isn’t Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante playing for France in the 2022 World Cup?

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      FRANCE kick off their World Cup campaign against Australia in Qatar yet there will be an absence in the French midfield with N’Golo Kante missing out on a seat on the plane.Didier Deschamps released his 26-man squad list for the tournament on Wednesday with the Chelsea midfielder not featuring.
      N’Golo Kante in action for FranceCredit: Getty
      Kante was an integral piece of the Les Blues 2018 World Cup winning side with the then 27-year-old playing every minute for the national side.
      Now four years on, the rise of young talents such as Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni has provided Kante with heightened competition for a place in the midfield.
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      Why isn’t N’Golo Kante playing for France at the World Cup?
      The absence of the midfielder will be a huge blow for France, who face Denmark this week, as well as for Chelsea as shown by their poor defensive record as of late.
      The Blues number six has been sidelined for four months due to a hamstring injury suffered during a 2-2 draw with Tottenham in August.
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      The injury has meant Kante will miss the opportunity to help France to become only the third side to retain the World Cup.
      Providing all goes will with the 31-year-olds recovery, it looks likely we will see him return to action soon after the season proceeds. More

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      Spain vs Germany: TV channel, stream FREE and kick-off time for HUGE 2022 World Cup Group E clash

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      GRAB your popcorn football lovers as Spain are scheduled to take on Germany in the standout tie of Group E.And both European giants are on a mission to right their wrongs from what happened at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
      Spain were kicked out of the 2018 World Cup by the hosts RussiaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Germany failed to make it out of the group stages in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      A penalty shoot-out saw Spain go crashing out of the competition at the hands of the hosts despite being in control for most of the tie.
      However, Germany’s bags were packed even earlier as they failed to make it out of the group stages by finishing rock bottom.
      But the personnel has changed on both sides since then which includes the managers.
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      What time does Spain vs Germany kick off?

      Spain’s mouth-watering fixture against Germany takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Germany got annihilated 6-0 when the European giants last met in a Nations League game back in 2020.

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      What TV channel is Spain vs Germany on and can it be live streamed?

      Spain vs Germany 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.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Watch bizarre moment Cristiano Ronaldo puts hand down shorts and pulls something out to CHEW ON at World Cup

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was caught bizarrely putting his hand down his shorts and pulling something out to CHEW ON. The Portugal captain could be seen rummaging around his shorts for a few seconds before appearing to pull something out to put in his mouth.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was caught putting his hand down his shorts and pulling something out to eat
      It left fans with one question on their mind: what was Ronaldo chewing on?
      One said: “WTF you are doing Ronaldo.”
      Another said: “Cristiano Ronaldo making Joachim Low ver proud.”
      One added: “What’s Ronaldo eating.”
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      Ronaldo was caught red handed in the act, striking a resemblance to ex-Germany manager Joachim Low, who was prone to a public nose pick.
      The World Cup-winning manager was also famous for scratching his crotch and sniffing fingers as well as giving Ronaldo a snotty handshake.
      The legendary forward hit the headlines after his explosive interview with The Sun’s Piers Morgan saw him LEAVE Manchester United.
      Just two days later, the unemployed superstar opened the lead against Ghana from the penalty spot.
      Joachim Low digs around his crotch during a gameCredit: Pictures supplied by YouTube/Ruckas Pictures Ruckaspictures@btconnect.com Office (UK) : 01
      Joachim Low caught red handedCredit: AFP – DDP
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      It kicked off a five-goal thriller which Portugal were lucky to escape 3-2 winners in.
      Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in FIVE World Cups – helping overshadow his bitter United exit.
      He said: “It was a week that finishes the chapter, it’s closed. We won and I could help the team – the rest does not matter.
      “This was a beautiful moment, my fifth World Cup, We won, we started on our good foot and it is a very important win.
      “The first match is crucial in these tournaments. The first player to score goals at five World Cups, this makes me very proud.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with team-mate Joao FelixCredit: AP More

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      Croatia vs Canada: TV channel, stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F match

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      RUSSIA World Cup finalist Croatia will be entertaining Canada in the second round of Group F fixtures.The Croatian’s are aware of what it takes to go deep into football’s biggest cup competition as they made it to the final in 2018.
      France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Canada’s convincing 4-0 win over Jamaica sealed their first World Cup spot in 36 yearsCredit: Reuters
      And head coach Zlatko Dalic will be hoping that his side can go one better this time as France outfoxed them to the trophy.
      But first, Vatreni have to navigate their way past a Canadian side who pipped North American giants Mexico to the top spot in their qualifying group.
      However, this is Les Rouges’ first World Cup campaign since 1986 where they failed to secure a single point in the group stages.
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      What time does Croatia vs Canada kick off?

      Croatia’s Group F encounter with Canada takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
      Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 45,416 fans.
      History will be made as this is set to be the first ever match between these two sides.

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      What TV channel is Croatia vs Canada on and can it be live streamed?

      Croatia vs Canada 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.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Japan vs Costa Rica: TV channel, stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group E match

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      GROUP E’s second round of World Cup fixtures involve a mouth-watering encounter between Japan and Costa Rica in Ar-Rayyan.The Japanese are no strangers to football’s biggest cup competition as they have qualified for the last seven consecutive tournaments.
      Japan’s celebrations were wild after securing a Qatar 2022 World Cup spotCredit: AFP
      Heung-min Son’s late free-kick forced Costa Rica to share the spoils with JapanCredit: Reuters
      But sealing their spot for Qatar may have been the most difficult yet as two last-gasp goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma in Australia got the job done.
      And now, Hajime Moriyasu’s men face a tough task of collecting three points from Costa Rica who have experience of winning on this ground before.
      However, Los Ticos suffered heartbreak against the last East Asian opponent they came up against courtesy of a wonder strike from Tottenham Hotspur ace Son Heung-min.
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      What time does Japan vs Costa Rica kick off?

      Japan are scheduled to encounter Costa Rica on Sunday, November 27.
      It is expected to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
      Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar is the designated venue for this match and it can host up to 44,760 fans.
      Costa Rica have failed to beat Japan on all five occasions these two sides have met each other.

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      What TV channel is Japan vs Costa Rica on and can it be live streamed?

      Japan vs Costa Rica 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.
      ITV hub is available to download on your preferred mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Yes. Japan’s Group E fixture against Costa Rica is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      ‘We are gutted’ – Gareth Bale heartbroken after loss to Iran but says Wales ‘go again’ as they target win over England

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      GARETH BALE was left “gutted” as Wales’ hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup suffered a huge blow after they were beaten by Iran.The 10-man Dragons conceded twice late on and lost 2-0.
      Gareth Bale was unable to stop Wales from losing against IranCredit: Alamy
      Bale looked ahead to the England gameCredit: Getty
      Wales fans were left heartbrokenCredit: Getty
      Children at Rhiwbeina Primary School, Cardiff, were devastated after the lossCredit: PA
      Wales were hoping to build on their improved second half showing in their draw with USA.
      Instead, Robert Page’s side were second best and deservedly beaten.
      Wayne Hennessey was sent off four minutes from the end of the 90 before the Middle East team took advantage by striking twice deep into stoppage-time.
      Firstly, Roozbeh Cheshmi beat substitute goalkeeper Danny Wayne from distance in the 99th minute before Ramin Rezaeian chipped home Iran’s second.
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      It leaves Wales on one point from two games, which means they MUST beat England on Monday to have any chance of progressing.
      Bale, who has so often been the hero over the years, wasn’t able to rescue Wales on this occasion and was left devastated by the result.
      He told BBC Sport: “We are gutted, there is no other way to say it.
      “We fought until the last second and we need to go again.
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      “We are all gutted but we have to pick ourselves up straight away.
      “It is going to be difficult for us for sure. We will have to see.
      “What can I say? We recover and we have to go again.”

      Asked about Wales’ chances of progressing to the knockouts, the 33-year-old said: “It’s going to be difficult for sure. It depends on the other game, but we’ll see.
      “The red card changes the game completely. We let the first one in, and the second one doesn’t matter. We recover and we go again.”
      Despite the difficult situation Wales find themselves in, boss Page isn’t giving up hope just yet.
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      He said: “We want to finish the competition on a high. It’s out of our hands for going through, but we want to finish with a good performance and a win.
      “We’re low at the moment, but we’ll get them back up tomorrow for a tough game to finish with.”
      Wales’ World Cup dream hangs by a thread after two late goals following a red card for keeper HennesseyCredit: Getty
      Bale admitted he was guttedCredit: Getty More