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The Best Bet: Stalemate anticipated in Group A shootout between Russia and Uruguay

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The Best Bet: Stalemate anticipated in Group A shootout between Russia and Uruguay Uruguay were expected to top Group A with ease after being drawn alongside hosts Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia but the South Americans have laboured to two successive 1-0 wins. Oscar Tabarez’s side have already qualified for the knockout phase of the competition but must beat Russia in Monday...

World Cup warm up: Will Lewandowski or Falcao break World Cup duck?

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World Cup warm up: Will Lewandowski or Falcao break World Cup duck? To think that last week’s encounters were the first of Robert Lewandowski and Radamel Falcao’s World Cup careers is quite remarkable.The pair have been among the most prolific goalscorers in world football for much of the last decade but neither had made their bow on the game’s gra...

World Cup warm up: Senegal's fast break to jilt Japan dreams

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World Cup warm up: Senegal's fast break to jilt Japan dreams While the draw for Group H of the World Cup always looked like being one of the most competitive in Russia this summer, few would have predicted the standings after gameweek one.It was Poland and Colombia, after all, that were the two teams with the shortest odds to progress from the group ahead of ...

Why Loftus-Cheek introduction could be key to success against Panama

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Why Loftus-Cheek introduction could be key to success against Panama It’s been widely reported for some time that Ruben Loftus-Cheek would come into the starting line-up for England this weekend, and the Chelsea star will have his chance to shine against Panama.Coming in for the injured Dele Alli, who will sit out of the match due to a thigh strain, there are a...

Best Bet: England’s midfield runners to pose Panama problems

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Best Bet: England’s midfield runners to pose Panama problems While it may have taken an injury time winner from Harry Kane, and indeed two set piece goals from the England captain to defeat Tunisia last Monday, the early signs from Gareth Southgate’s men were encouraging.The Three Lions came out of the traps at a ferocious pace and created numerous oppo...

World Cup warm up: Sterling to keep place ahead of Rashford vs Panama

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World Cup warm up: Sterling to keep place ahead of Rashford vs Panama After intense speculation following a leaked team sheet from England training last week Raheem Sterling is now set to keep his place for the Three Lions’ crucial second match against Panama.The picture of an apparent starting lineup that was taken and published in the English press had suggest...

The Best Bet: Tunisia’s underhand tactics to haunt them against Belgium

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The Best Bet: Tunisia’s underhand tactics to haunt them against Belgium Tunisia lost their opening match of the 2018 World Cup but the 2-1 scoreline against England flattered the African side. In fact, only Uruguay (6), who have played twice, have missed more clear-cut chances than England at the 2018 World Cup (3). England looked threatening from set-pieces against Tun...

World Cup warm-up: Belgium to set up thrilling final game showdown with England

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World Cup warm-up: Belgium to set up thrilling final game showdown with England Belgium kicked off their 2018 World Cup campaign with a routine 3-0 victory over Group G minnows Panama and will now aim to make it two wins from two when they face Tunisia on Saturday. There are doubts whether Roberto Martinez is the right man to get the best out of Belgium’s golden generatio...

Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Saturday’s World Cup action

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Players to trade on Football INDEX ahead of Saturday’s World Cup action Football INDEX is the world’s first football stock market where you can buy and sell shares in footballers with real money. Football INDEX offers fans a chance to bet on the future success of football players compared to the short-lived outcome of betting on football results.Intrigued by ...

Serbia vs Switzerland: Creative pair set for key role in Group E encounter

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Serbia vs Switzerland: Creative pair set for key role in Group E encounter The key men in today’s Group E meeting between Serbia and Switzerland is likely to be those that operate behind the striker. Both teams favour a 4-2-3-1 setup, which means the creative personnel deployed behind the forward are vital. Both Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Xherdan Shaqiri are tasked ...