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Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Saturday that he had "no thoughts" about his future with the team following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of England in the World Cup quarter-final encounter. 8 Jul 2018
Almost 40,000 fans attend England v Sweden

Almost 40,000 fans attend England v Sweden

A total of 39,991 fans attended the World Cup quarter-final match between England and Sweden in Samara, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Pic special: Swede success for England!

Pic special: Swede success for England!

England march on to Moscow after dispatching Sweden 2-0 in the quarter-final on Sunday morning (AEST). 8 Jul 2018
England defeat Sweden 2-0 to reach semi-final

England defeat Sweden 2-0 to reach semi-final

England defeated Sweden 2-0 in Samara overnight to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face either Croatia or Russia. 8 Jul 2018
England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England are more likely to beat Sweden and advance to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Strikers Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup quarter-final match against Sweden. 7 Jul 2018
Claesson to start for Sweden against England

Claesson to start for Sweden against England

FC Krasnodar midfielder Viktor Claesson has been named in the starting lineup for Sweden in their World Cup quarter-final match against England, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said the difference between his team and France, who they will play against in the first World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, was “minimal.” 7 Jul 2018
Kane says Southgate is a fantastic coach

Kane says Southgate is a fantastic coach

England head coach Gareth Southgate is “fantastic,” and very experienced, England forward and captain Harry Kane said on Friday. 7 Jul 2018
Kane says only dreamer could expect semi-final between England and Russia

Kane says only dreamer could expect semi-final between England and Russia

Only a dreamer could have considered a World Cup semi-final between Russia and England possible before the start of the tournament, England forward and captain Harry Kane said on Friday. 7 Jul 2018
Southgate says team enjoyed fantastic welcome in every Russian city

Southgate says team enjoyed fantastic welcome in every Russian city

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that his team had been give a “fantastic” welcome in every city they had visited during the World Cup. 7 Jul 2018
Southgate wary of well-schooled Sweden defenders

Southgate wary of well-schooled Sweden defenders

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that Sweden had "well-schooled" defenders who can offer a challenge to his attacking players in the World Cup last eight. 7 Jul 2018
Kane: England have huge belief in beating Sweden if it goes to penalties

Kane: England have huge belief in beating Sweden if it goes to penalties

England forward and captain Harry Kane said on Friday that his side had "huge belief" that they would be able to beat Sweden if their World Cup quarter-final match ends in a penalty shootout. 7 Jul 2018
UK fan has England players' names tattooed after team reach quarter-finals

UK fan has England players' names tattooed after team reach quarter-finals

A UK football fan has had a tattoo made with the names of all 23 players in the England squad after the side reached their first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006. 7 Jul 2018
Andersson does not think about victory at World Cup

Andersson does not think about victory at World Cup

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Friday that he did not think about a possible victory at the 2018 World Cup as the team prepares for their quarter-final match against England. 6 Jul 2018
Pic special: England training session

Pic special: England training session

The England team enjoyed some lighter moments as they trained at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Friday, ahead of Sunday's (AEST) quarter-final clash with Sweden. 6 Jul 2018
Vardy misses England training

Vardy misses England training

England striker Jamie Vardy missed Friday's group training session ahead of the quarter-final match against Sweden, which is set to take place on Sunday morning. 6 Jul 2018
Formula One champion Hamilton to attend World Cup Final if England in - reports

Formula One champion Hamilton to attend World Cup Final if England in - reports

Four-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton will go to Russia for the FIFA World Cup if England make it to the final, UK media reported on Thursday. 6 Jul 2018
Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

Maradona Apologizes for Criticizing US Referee Geiger After Colombia-England Match

MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - Argentina legend Diego Maradona apologized on Thursday for lashing out at US referee Mark Geiger, who officiated Tuesday's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Colombia and England. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA has rebuked Argentina legend Diego Maradona for his harsh criticism of US referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of England's fiercely-contested win over Colombia on Wednesday morning. 5 Jul 2018
Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Work's off! Pollies propose public holiday if England wins World Cup

Leader of the UK Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn supports calls for a public holiday if England win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Corbyn's spokesperson said today. 5 Jul 2018