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      Chilwell’s hamstring the latest World Cup worry for Southgate as injuries mount up.. but who else is he sweating over?

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      BEN CHILWELL has added to Gareth Southgate’s nervous three weeks before the World Cup with a heartbreaking injury.The Chelsea left-back’s hamstring woe against Dinamo Zagreb means the England boss has fitness fears over at least EIGHT players.
      Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell faces an uphill battle to make the World Cup after suffering this injury in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Alamy
      Gareth Southgate hopes a number of his players will shoot back to full fitnessCredit: Reuters
      The Three Lions have arguably the world’s greatest batch of right-backs – but were rocked by serious problems for Reece James and Kyle Walker.
      And Southgate’s probable first-choice centre-backs Harry Maguire and John Stones might be lacking match sharpness.
      Experienced midfielders Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson could also be struggling.
      And up front Dominic Calvert-Lewin is not long back from injuries.
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      But at least Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has shrugged off an ankle knock this week.
      Here’s our lowdown on England chief Southgate’s main worries for Qatar, with their opener against Iran on November 21.
      BEN CHILWELL
      Even Chelsea boss Graham Potter was pessimistic after the 25-year-old collapsed to the floor during stoppage-time in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Zagreb.
      Potter told BT Sport: “It doesn’t look positive. But it’s a hamstring and we’ll have to scan it and see how it is.”
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      REECE JAMES
      Chilwell’s right wing-back team-mate at Stamford Bridge is unlikely to make the Middle East – as a knee injury suffered in mid-October could keep him out for eight weeks.
      James’ outstanding start to the season – which was tipped to make him an England starter in Qatar – crumbled when he was hurt against AC Milan.
      KYLE WALKER
      The Manchester City star’s ability to play as one of three central defenders, as well as his usual right-back spot, made him a popular choice for Southgate.
      But Walker faces a real struggle to be fit following the abdominal injury he picked up in the 6-3 derby win over United on October 2.
      JOHN STONES
      The Etihad central defender is fit after missing six games with hamstring problems.
      But although he returned at RIGHT-BACK in last Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Leicester he was rested against Seville on Wednesday and could be rusty for the World Cup.
      England’s main centre-backs Harry Maguire and John Stones could lack match fitness ahead of the World Cup opener against Iran on November 21Credit: Getty
      HARRY MAGUIRE
      England’s centre-back mainstay finally regained his Premier League place for Manchester United in Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Ham.
      But although he produced his finest form of the season, there have to be question marks over how match-tuned he’ll be in Qatar.
      KALVIN PHILLIPS
      The midfield anchorman was sidelined first by Etihad’s big names and then by a bad shoulder in September – as his £45million summer move from Leeds continues to look questionable value.
      Phillips might well shake off his injury before the World Cup – but perhaps not his failure to start a Prem match this season.
      JORDAN HENDERSON
      Liverpool’s midfield workhorse hasn’t made his usual impression this season, and not only because a hamstring injury kept him out for five matches.
      Southgate is known for his loyalty and Henderson for his commitment, but the 32-year-old could be a bit fragile for a whole tournament.
      DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN
      Everton’s main man up front seems to be recapturing full fitness after his season only started in October due to a knee injury.
      But of all the players on England’s “worry list” he’s maybe the only one who wouldn’t be a contender to start even if completely match sharp – thanks to the goalscoring pedigree of Three Lions’ skipper Harry Kane. 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
      Graham Potter consoles Chilwell at full-timeCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea 2 Zagreb 1: Sterling gets first goal since September in big England boost as Potter forgets Brighton nightmare

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      GRAHAM POTTER turned to his ultimate Z-lister to end the Champions League group stage on a high note.Denis Zakaria was finally allowed out on pitch for a memorable debut in which he scored the winner to clinch Chelsea’s comeback.
      Raheem Sterling scored his first goal since SeptemberCredit: Getty
      Denis Zakaria also got himself a goal and impressed on debut in front of his new fansCredit: Reuters
      But Ben Chilwell suffered what appeared to be a hamstring injuryCredit: AFP
      However, Ben Chilwell’s World Cup dream may be over after pulling up with a hamstring injury at the end of the game.
      The England international was clearly in some pain and had to be carried off by medical staff after the game.
      Switzerland midfielder Zakaria was signed on loan from Juventus on deadline day in the summer and has sat on his hands ever since.
      But in last night’s final Champions League group game and with Chelsea already assured of top spot, the forgotten man of Stamford Bridge received a long-awaited call up.
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      It would be stretching a point to claim Zakaria turned in a matchwinning performance. But he popped up when needed to see off stubborn Zagreb with a scuffed goal after half an hour.
      The shot took a slight deflection off a defender on the way over the line but Chelsea boss Graham Potter won’t care.
      And it was the clear the goal meant a lot as he was mobbed by team-mates who ruffled his hair. 
      When he hobbled off with 19 minutes to go, Zakaria was treated to a standing ovation from fans in the Stamford Bridge West Stand, acutely aware of how frustrated the player must have been in recent weeks.
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      With a World Cup around the corner, any game time is precious to players now and Zakaria played his part in his side’s win last night.
      For a game with nothing to play for except pride and restoring confidence Potter went for it with his line up: A strong starting XI with the exception of forgotten man Zakaria.
      Clearly last night’s game was an exercise in running Saturday’s 4-1 pummelling at Brighton out of the system and yet another experiment with the formation from the new Tinkerman.
      A back four and a front two comprising Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sandwiching a midfield diamond.
      And for a time it looked as if this latest reworking of the tactics was going to backfire like it did at the Amex Stadium at the weekend.
      Dinamo Zagreb took a shock lead in the eighth minute. The third time in the last four games Chelsea have gone behind.
      A right wing cross from right back Sadegh Moharrami dipped at the far post and cannoned back across the box off the back of Cesar Azpilicueta’s head.
      Zagreb striker Bruno Petkovic was in the clear to power home a header from six yards. 
      Returning keeper Edouard Mendy had no hope of keeping it out and the defence which shipped four goals four days previously gifted the opposition another goal.
      Potter has never had such a quantity of quality players at his disposal in his managerial career. 
      Sterling looked far more impressive in his more advanced positionCredit: Getty
      Potter’s magic wand struck again with yet another new tactical look pulling offCredit: Alamy
      Bruno Petkovic headed in the opener for ZagrebCredit: Getty
      Chilwell was clearly in agony following his injuryCredit: Reuters
      He had to be carried off by medical staff at the end of the gameCredit: Reuters
      Maybe it is the embarrassment of riches that he finds confusing? Like a spoilt kid on Christmas Day who doesn’t know which expensive present to play with first.
      At least he is sort of getting the idea of where to put Sterling. 
      The decision to employ a rabbit-like winger who can twist and turn opponents inside out as a wingback proved the most glaring of recent glitches in the formation playbook.
      Partnering Aubameyang, Sterling was instantly more effective. Even before his equaliser on 18 minutes he latched onto a probing cross from Kai Havertz and lashed a shot wide from inside the box.
      Sterling’s form for Chelsea lately has been a big talking point. With England boss Gareth Southgate on a nationwide tour to check up on his stars ahead of this month’s World Cup, the lack of goals for one of our most explosive and dynamic players has been a concern.
      His leveller was his first goal since Potter’s first game as manager on September 14 – ten matches ago now. That’s some lean streak in the build up to his fifth major international tournament.
      Sticking one away last night, even in a pointless game like this, will boost Sterling’s self-confidence as the run-in to Qatar starts. 
      The manner in which he took the goal has added gravy to remind Southgate what a quality player he has on his hands.
      A piercing through ball by Jorginho from the centre circle found Aubameyang on the run into Zagreb’s box. Chelsea’s main frontman cheekily back-heeled the ball with Sterling following in close formation behind.
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      But there was still work to be done in shimmying past two defenders, before slotting the ball into the bottom right hand corner of the net.
      After the break, Aubameyang hit the crossbar and Mason Mount’s free kick was tipped over. Mendy made up for conceding earlier with a save on the line from Josep Misic. More

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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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      Son Heung-min in race against time to make World Cup with Spurs star to undergo surgery on facial fracture

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      TOTTENHAM ace Son Heung-Min is facing a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after it was revealed he will undergo surgery.Son was forced off after a heavy challenge from Chancel Mbemba saw his shoulder clash into his face.
      Son Heung-Min suffered an injury against MarseilleCredit: AP
      He was forced to leave the pitch and will now undergo surgeryCredit: AP
      The pair competed for a header with the former Newcastle man coming off better and unintentionally seeing his shoulder connect with Son’s face.
      And on Wednesday, Son was tested for a concussion, with the protocol dictating that if a player is found to have a concussion they must sit out for six days.
      However, those early fears have been beset by the fact Son could even be a doubt for the World Cup after Tottenham released a statement confirming surgery for the 30-year-old.
      A statement on their site read: “We can confirm that Heung-Min Son will undergo surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye.
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      “The South Korea international suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League victory at Olympique Marseille.
      “Following surgery, Son will commence rehabilitation with our medical staff and we shall update supporters further in due course.”
      It will mean he will almost definitely be out of Sunday’s clash against Liverpool.
      Tottenham are already contesting with a number of big injuries to their squad.
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      Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski and Christian Romero were all absent from the 2-1 win in France.
      It was worth noting however, that Man City star Kevin de Bruyne suffered a similar injury in the Champions League final and then proceeded to play in the following European Championships.
      While he did miss the first game, it should give Son some hope of making the tournament, especially considering South Korea are the final group to play – with their opener not until November 24. More

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      Dream Team World Cup: Price ranges and provisional teams explained

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      DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP is now live!With £50,000 in prize money up for grabs and free entry to everyone aged over 18 in the UK and Republic of Ireland, the best fantasy football game available is guaranteed to enhance your experience of this winter’s drama in Qatar.

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      Since this year’s edition of the prestigious tournament is set to be a unique one, gaffers need to be aware of how Dream Team World Cup will work given the unusual circumstances.
      Allow us to explain…
      Dream Team World Cup is free to play
      The first thing to note is that the deadline for the 32 participating countries to submit their final squads is November 13th, meaning Dream Team World Cup won’t contain the complete allocation of players until November 14th.
      Since that only leaves a week until the tournament gets underway with Qatar v Ecuador on November 20th, we’re inviting you to select a provisional team in the meantime so you can start plotting your route to glory.
      Teams selected from now until November 14th are classified as ‘provisional’ because player prices will not be locked in until all the squads are officially confirmed.
      That’s why each player has been assigned a price range for the time being, so that gaffers can get an idea of a potentially workable XI.
      For example, Thiago Silva’s price currently displays as £5m – £5.5m but his exact price won’t be confirmed until November 14th.
      Players have been assigned price ranges for the time being
      When selecting your provisional team, you will see the total value of your XI displayed as a range – E.G £48m – £53.5m.
      This would mean that if all your selected players end up at the higher end of their range your XI will come in £3.5m over the £50million budget.
      At this stage you will be invited to edit your team so that it falls within the limit – please note that any XI with a finalised total value over £50m will not be eligible to score points.
      Alternatively, if all your selected players are finalised at the lower end of their price ranges, you would have a further £2m to invest on improvements available to you.
      The most important thing is that your team falls within the £50million limit by the time the tournament starts.
      You will not be able to submit a provisional team if the lowest value in your total range is above £50m – we recommend aiming for a lower end value of between £47m – £48m as this is likely to bring you closest to the £50m limit once squads and prices are finalised.
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      Everything you need to know about Dream Team World Cup – the best fantasy football game for this winter’s tournament

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      ARE you experiencing the symptoms of World Cup fever?Then we’ve got just the thing for you – Dream Team World Cup!
      Why not enhance your experience of this winter’s tournament by playing the best fantasy football game available to fans aged 18 or over in the UK and Republic of Ireland while also competing for £50,000 in prize money?
      Our World Cup game is completely free to play right now via our website or app (available via the App Store and Google’s Play Store) so whether you fancy your chances of winning a life-changing amount of money or simply want to have some fun with your mates, there’s every reason to get involved.

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      Play Dream Team World Cup this winter
      HOW TO PLAY DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP:

      Pick eleven players
      Make sure your team falls within the £50million limit when exact prices are confirmed
      Watch on as your players score points through goals, assists, clean sheets, 7+ match ratings, hat-tricks and Star Man awards
      Use your allocation of 30 transfers to react to the drama as the tournament progresses
      Compete in mini-leagues against your mates while aiming to land a chunk of the £50,000 prize pot

      The 2022 World Cup is a unique one in that it will take place from November 20th to December 18th, interrupting the regular season.
      Each of the 32 nations set to compete in the tournament have until November 13th, just one week before the first game, to submit their final squads.
      Because of this, Dream Team World Cup managers are invited to select a provisional squad first, before confirming their XI in the week leading up to the opening fixture when exact prices will be finalised.
      At this stage, players have been assigned price ranges to give you a guide on squad value – for example, Lionel Messi is £7m – £7.5m, Luka Modric is £4.5m – £5m, Jude Bellingham is £3.5m – £4m, and so on.
      You can submit your initial XI as long as the lower end of the total price range is below £50m limit – feel free to make as many changes as you like before the tournament gets underway.
      When all the squads are confirmed, all relevant players will be added to the game and exact prices will be finalised (November 14th) – you will then be invited to ensure your XI falls within the £50m budget, you will not score any points if your XI exceeds the limit.
      Join Gareth Southgate in his quest for glory in QatarCredit: getty
      SCORING

      Goal scored +5 points
      Hat-trick (three or more goals) +5 points
      Assist +2 points
      Star Man (as determined by WhoScored) +5 points
      7+ match rating (as determined by WhoScored) +3 points
      Yellow card -1 point
      Red card -3 points
      Penalty missed -3 points
      Clean sheet (goalkeepers and defenders only) +5 points
      Each goal conceded over one goal (goalkeepers and defenders only) -1 point
      Penalty save or miss (goalkeepers only) +3 points

      Please note that players are not able to score points in any penalty shootouts that may occur in the knockout stages.

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      TRANSFERS
      You’ll have 30 transfers available to you throughout the tournament, enabling you to react to the unfolding drama.
      No more than three transfers can be made on a single day.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international footballCredit: getty
      Players will be locked out once the country they represent has kicked off on any given day and will therefore not be eligible to be transferred (in or out) until the following day.
      For example, if Argentina have played in the morning and France are due to play in the evening, you cannot transfer Lionel Messi out for Karim Benzema and hope to earn points for the Frenchman as the transfer will not go through until the following day.
      Generally speaking, it’s best to make transfers at the end of the day once all fixtures are complete or in the morning before the first game gets underway.
      See our terms and conditions for clarification if anything is unclear.
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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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