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England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops

Sterling and co celebrate one of England's five goals vs. Czech Republic in their EURO 2020 Qualifier

England cruised to a 5-0 win vs. Czech Republic, starting their EURO 2020 assault in style, but which players excelled while others struggled here?
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops

Tottenham players celebrate with Hugo Lloris after his penalty save to deny Aubameyang late on

Tottenham had Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save to thank for their 1-1 draw vs. rivals Arsenal, but which players excelled while others struggled at Wembley?
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Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal: Aubameyang’s penalty miss, poor officiating overshadow derby draw

Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw Tottenham hold on for a valuable point against Arsenal, during a North London Derby overshadowed by poor officiating decisions.

Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot after Aaron Ramsey’s well-taken opener, though the forward was in an offside position before Shkodran Mustafi’s needless barge on the England captain.

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Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

Lucas wheels away to celebrate his important equaliser, sealing Spurs' passage into the last-16

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds as group runners-up during an action-packed affair at the Nou Camp, where their 1-1 draw with Barcelona proved enough to progress as Inter Milan failed to beat PSV in the group’s other fixture. Which players struggled here, while others impressed? 

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Gareth Southgate praises Harry Kane, calls him world’s best goalscorer

England manager Gareth Southgate had special praise for captain Harry Kane, after his winner secured a semi-final spot ahead of next summer’s Nations League Finals. Continue reading “Gareth Southgate praises Harry Kane, calls him world’s best goalscorer”

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England 2-1 Croatia: 5 Hits and Flops

Kane is mobbed after netting a late winner for England, securing their Nations League semi-final spot

England battled hard and recovered from 1-0 down to seal their Nations League semi-final place – but who struggled while others impressed at Wembley?

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England 2-1 Croatia: Kane’s late winner sends Lions to Nations League semis

England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with Jesse Lingard (right)

Late goals from Jesse Lingard and Harry Kane sealed a dramatic comeback for England, who secured their place in next summer’s UEFA Nations League semi-finals at Wembley.
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Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Georginio Wijnaldum’s first away strike, as well as Roberto Firmino’s close-range effort, helped seal a narrow yet commanding victory for Liverpool against Tottenham at Wembley.  Continue reading “Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham”

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England are through Group G, but can Three Lions roar in knockout rounds?

England, for all the quality within their ranks, have been consistent underachievers on the international stage. Despite this though, there is a surge in belief across the country. The Three Lions are finally starting to justify their hype. Led by a manager in Gareth Southgate who is providing them opportunities to play freely, they have responded by becoming a collective unit. 

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England 6-1 Panama: Clinical Lions record biggest ever World Cup win

 

June 24, 2018 - Nijni Novogorod, Vazio, Russia - Jesse Lingard scores goal during World Cup 2018 England vs Panama valid for the 2nd round of Group G held at the Níjni Novgorod…

Despite an early scare, England racked up the goals in a 6-1 thrashing over Panama – sealing their place in the last-16 while simultaneously sending the south Americans home. 

Harry Kane netted a hat-trick, there were two for a surprise goalscorer while Jesse Lingard also got on the scoresheet. All eyes are focused toward Belgium next week, with top spot in Group B still up for grabs. Continue reading “England 6-1 Panama: Clinical Lions record biggest ever World Cup win”

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Tunisia 1-2 England: Kane’s stoppage-time strike spares Three Lions’ blushes

England's Harry Kane (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at The Volgograd Arena, Volgograd.

A brace from Harry Kane proved enough for England to scrape all three points against a plucky Tunisia side who were tricky customers and equally found themselves fortunate not to have lost the game by half-time. Continue reading “Tunisia 1-2 England: Kane’s stoppage-time strike spares Three Lions’ blushes”