England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.
Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City teammate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.
Roberto Martinez declared Belgium ‘ready for the World Cup’ after they wrapped up their preparations for Russia with a 4-1 victory over Costa Rica.
Lionel Messi is the best regardless of whether he leads Argentina to World Cup glory, according to Barcelona teammate Ivan Rakitic.
Goncalo Guedes impressed with an eye-catching brace as Portugal brushed aside Algeria 3-0 in a routine World Cup warm-up.
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England claimed a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in their final World Cup warm-up match, courtesy of goals from Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck.
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard were on target as Belgium continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 3-0 win over Egypt.
Nigeria lost 1-0 Czech Republic in an international friendly played at the Schwechat Stadium in Austria on Wednesday afternoon, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Brazil great Rivaldo is wary of the threat posed by bitter rivals Argentina in Russia because he feels it will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to gain World Cup recognition and elevate himself above Diego Maradona.
Jordan Henderson thinks England could surprise a few and win the World Cup, with Leicester City’s unlikely Premier League success two years ago serving as inspiration.