Tag: England
World Cup 2018 Day 16: Last 16 line-up decided, Belgium win battle of the reserves, England get “easier” route
Updated:The group stages of the World Cup are now completed and the final round of games provided plenty of talking points. Colombia and Japan clinched the top two spots in…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 15: German debacle, Brazil cruise, England out to win
Updated:In most major football tournaments there is a big team that suffers a shock elimination in the early stages – but few people expected it to be Germany this time…
Read more »World Cup Day 12: England man as good as CR7 and Messi, Spain caution, Colombia rampant
Updated:Monday’s action at the World Cup 2018 will determine the final standings of some of the groups, with the final round of fixtures in Group A and B to take…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 11: Germans disrespectful, Belgium injuries, England confirm player out
Updated:Saturday’s World Cup 2018 action saw holders Germany win their clash with Sweden right at the death, while Belgium and Mexico recorded victories also. Today’s news focuses on the fallout…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 10: Neymar on centrestage, Argentina lifeline, Dele Alli update
Updated:As we head into an exciting weekend of World Cup 2018 action, Friday’s games provided no shortage of controversy and quality. Brazil left it late to beat a dogged Costa…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 8: Spain ride their luck, English dislocated shoulder, France turn to Giroud
Updated:The first week of the 2018 World Cup in Russia has been full of excitement, controversy and goals, with fans hoping the action over the remainder of the competition continues…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 7: Russia take advantage of ‘reduced’ Salah, England to make change
Updated:The second round of group fixtures at the 2018 World Cup started on Tuesday night, with Russia recording an impressive 3-1 win over Egypt, effectively booking their place in the…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 6: England get ‘justice’, Belgium injury concerns, Salah role revealed
Updated:What would you give up for your country to win the World Cup this summer? That is one of many questions that Passionmeter has been asking supporters from some of…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 5: England to change image, Brazil rage, Germans not panicking
Updated:Four days into the footballing festival that is the 2018 World Cup and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with thrills, spills and upsets so far. Today’s news focuses…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 2: Rampant Russia, England starting XI revealed, Salah update
Updated:After months of eager anticipation, the 2018 World Cup kicked off on Thursday and delivered excitement and goals as Russia started the tournament with the 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia….
Read more »One day until World Cup 2018: England injury, Spain focus shift, Lewandowski rampant
Updated:The 2018 World Cup finals starts tomorrow, with hosts Russia to face Saudi Arabia in the competition opener in Moscow. In today’s news, Gareth Southgate has confirmed one in-form England…
Read more »Fabio Capello slams English football
Updated:Former England boss Fabio Capello has slammed the national team for their ”loser culture”. The Italian was the Three Lions boss between 2008-2012 and led the nation to the 2010…
Read more »Three days until World Cup 2018: Salah fitness update, Southgate dreaming, Brazil buoyant
Updated:The 2018 World Cup starts in Russia this week, with the final few days of preparation before the biggest showcase in global sport kicks off. Today’s news includes a Mohamed…
Read more »2018 World Cup Preview: Group G Fixtures, Predictions & Analysis
Updated:England and Belgium are heavily fancied to progress to the knockout rounds from Group G, but this World Cup 2018 pool has appeal other than these two European heavyweights. Tunisia…
Read more »Southampton defender Bertrand believes that he should be in England’s World Cup squad
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand believes that he should have been included in the 23-man England squad which will play in the World Cup in Russia this summer. The former Chelsea…
Read more »Five days until World Cup 2018: Argentina injury, England position change, friendly round-up
Updated:The 2018 World Cup begins on Thursday, with the final preparations being put in place by the competing nations ahead of Russia and Saudi Arabia kicking off the first game….
Read more »Rio Ferdinand believes that Jack Wilshere was rightfully snubbed from the England World Cup squad
Updated:Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes that England manager Gareth Southgate made a correct decision by not including Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere in his 23-man squad which travels to Russia to…
Read more »Seven days to World Cup 2018: Tottenham, Liverpool stars compete, Belgian rampant, Mourinho prediction
With the World Cup 2018 in Russia just around the corner, interest is ramping up ahead of what promises to be an exciting tournament. Today’s news sees a star from…
Read more »Frank Lampard makes revelation about the 2010 World Cup incident involving Manuel Neuer
Updated:Chelsea hero Frank Lampard has revealed that Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer informed him that his would be equalizer should have been allowed during England’s round of 16 defeat against Germany…
Read more »Nine days until World Cup 2018: England can win it, Ramos is innocent and Russia struggle
It is getting down to the business end of the World Cup 2018 preparations, with the tournament opener next Thursday and within touching distance. England players have been speaking about…
Read more »10 days until World Cup 2018: England star to start, Germany omit attacker, Serbia beaten
Updated:The 2018 World Cup finals start in Russia next week, with the managers of competing nations finalising their plans at training and international friendlies ahead of the tournament. Today’s news…
Read more »Everton star Pickford makes encouraging statement ahead of the World Cup
Updated:Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes that he is ready to be the England first-choice keeper during the World Cup in Russia this month. Pickford is currently the favorite to wear…
Read more »13 days to World Cup 2018: England controversy, France boost, China everywhere
The start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia is less than two weeks away, with the competing teams starting to get focused on the task at hands. In today’s…
Read more »England 2018 World Cup Fixtures, Squad & Predictions
Updated:Despite another qualifying campaign that posed few challenges of note, England fans will be approaching the upcoming 2018 World Cup in Russia with relatively limited expectations. The unceremonious way the…
Read more »Lampard: Harry Kane should captain England
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has backed Harry Kane to captain England during the World Cup in Russia this summer. Following the retirement of Wayne Rooney last year, the Three Lions…
Read more »Joe Hart gutted by World Cup omission
Updated:Goalkeeper Joe Hart has admitted that he is finding it hard to accept that he will not be part of the England squad which will play in the World Cup…
Read more »FA ready to sell Wembley Stadium, fans react on Twitter
Updated:The Football Association has received an offer to buy Wembley Stadium in an eye-watering £800 million deal. FA chief executive Martin Glenn is believed to have struck an outline agreement…
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