England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'I could have not have asked for more from England at World Cup'
Gareth Southgate praises his England players for their conduct at the 2018 World Cup and stresses that they "deserve every bit of praise" for their fourth-place finish.
Jul 14, 17:04
 Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss to Belgium a game too far'
Gareth Southgate concedes that Belgium are "a better side" than England and believes that the World Cup third-place playoff loss was "a game too far" for the Three Lions.
Jul 14, 16:53
 Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
 Thomas Meunier scores the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Live Commentary: Belgium 2-0 England - as it happened
Relive Belgium's 2-0 win over England in the third-place playoff at the 2018 World Cup as England are condemned to fourth and Belgium record their best-ever tournament.
Jul 14, 13:00
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England Southgate makes five changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his XI for Saturday's 2018 World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 14, 12:50
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss will live with me forever'
Gareth Southgate confesses that England's 2018 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia is likely to live with him "forever".
Jul 14, 08:35
 Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Euro 2020 is almost a home tournament for England'
Gareth Southgate hints towards already planning for the European Championships in 2020 following England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Jul 14, 08:10
 England's Fabian Delph is pictured before the World Cup semi-final with Croatia on July 11, 2018
Fabian Delph: 'World Cup has been highlight of my career'
England and Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph admits that the 2018 World Cup has been the highlight of his career following a "fantastic season".
Jul 13, 21:28
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate agrees with lack of England parade
England manager Gareth Southgate says that he agrees with the decision not to hold a homecoming parade for his players following their World Cup campaign.
Jul 13, 21:15
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England midfielder Fabian Delph reiterates gratitude towards Gareth Southgate
England midfielder Fabian Delph reiterates that he will always be grateful for Gareth Southgate allowing him to leave the World Cup to make the birth of his child.
Jul 13, 17:31
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate: 'England can meet increased expectations'
Boss Gareth Southgate says that his players will not be overawed by the increased expectations which will now come with representing England.
Jul 13, 15:28
 Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'I don't want to make major changes for Belgium'
England boss Gareth Southgate suggests that he does not intend on making wholesale changes for the World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 13, 15:15
 England defender John Stones sees his header cleared off the line in the World Cup semi-final with Croatia on July 11, 2018
Didier Drogba: 'England should be proud'
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba insists that England can be proud of their performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 13, 14:12
 Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose applauds the fans after the match against Leicester City on May 13, 2018
Danny Rose: 'Playing for England is now enjoyable'
Danny Rose says that he is already looking forward to representing England again, suggesting that the nation's showing at the World Cup has changed his perspective.
Jul 13, 13:10
 Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Unai Emery: 'Tactical reasons behind Jack Wilshere decision at Arsenal'
Unai Emery stresses that he could not guarantee Jack Wilshere a starting role at Arsenal for "tactical and technical" reasons as opposed to fitness issues.
Jul 13, 06:56
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 20:12
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli vows to "make England proud again" following World Cup defeat
Dele Alli pledges to help "make England proud again" after the Three Lions were beaten by Croatia in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 20:09
 Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Report: England trio ruled out of World Cup third-place playoff against Belgium
Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson are believed to be injury doubts for the England's World Cup third-place playoff against Belgium on Saturday.
Jul 12, 19:26
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane: 'England can be proud of World Cup display'
England captain Harry Kane insists that his side can be "proud" of their performances at the World Cup following their semi-final exit at the hands of Croatia.
Jul 12, 16:21
 Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Sime Vrsaljko hits out at England style
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko claims that England were found out in their meeting in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 14:57
 England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Marcus Rashford following his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on July 11, 2018
Sir Bobby Charlton pays tribute to England
England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton pays tribute to the Three Lions for their performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 13:02
 England defender Gary Cahill celebrates opening the scoring during his side's friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
England's Gary Cahill hints at international retirement
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill reveals that he will consider retiring from England duty following the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 12:12
 Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker "heartbroken" by World Cup exit
England defender Kyle Walker admits that he is "heartbroken" by his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia, but calls for unity in the country.
Jul 12, 11:45
 England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Marcus Rashford following his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on July 11, 2018
Marcus Rashford pays tribute to Gareth Southgate
England striker Marcus Rashford credits manager Gareth Southgate for bringing "belief and the love of football back" following the team's semi-final exit.
Jul 12, 10:46
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate: 'England have a long way to go'
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that his side still have a long way to go to compete for major honours, but believes that they are on the right track.
Jul 12, 10:34
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England must play with pride in third-place playoff'
England manager Gareth Southgate urges his side to pick themselves up and "play with pride" in their third-place playoff against Belgium following their semi-final loss.
Jul 12, 10:22
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during a Premier League match against Watford at Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho pays tribute to England
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails England for their performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 09:27
 Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville: 'England have taken nation with them to World Cup'
Former England defender Gary Neville pays tribute to Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad for having "taken the nation with them" to the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 11, 22:01
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate "immensely proud" of young England side at World Cup
Gareth Southgate says that he is "immensely proud" of how his young England side played at the 2018 World Cup following their semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Jul 11, 21:49
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England left to rue fine margins in World Cup semi-final loss'
Gareth Southgate is left to rue the "fine margins" which saw England fall to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia in their World Cup semi-final in Moscow.
Jul 11, 21:35
 England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane: 'England have exceeded expectations at World Cup'
Harry Kane admits that England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia "hurts a lot" but believes that the Three Lions have exceeded expectations in Russia.
Jul 11, 21:07
 Croatia's Ivan Perisic scores the equaliser against England in the World Cup semi-final on July 11, 2018
Chris Waddle: 'Croatia the better team in World Cup semi-final win over England'
Chris Waddle concedes that Croatia "were the better team" over the course of their World Cup semi-final victory over England in Moscow.
Jul 11, 20:54
 Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
England suffer semi-final heartbreak at hands of Croatia
England crash out in the semi-finals of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat after extra time at the hands of Croatia, who will face France in the final.
Jul 11, 20:37
 Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Croatia 2-1 England AET - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia as Mario Mandzukic scores an extra-time winner to send Croatia in their first ever World Cup final.
Jul 11, 17:00
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England unchanged for World Cup semi-final with Croatia
England manager Gareth Southgate names an unchanged starting lineup for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final with Croatia.
Jul 11, 16:53
 Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Croatia toughest test yet for England players'
Gareth Southgate admits that Croatia "will be the best team" England have faced in this summer's World Cup, with a place in the final up for grabs.
Jul 11, 14:19
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of England's World Cup semi-final with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up in Moscow.
Jul 10, 13:05
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England 'to name unchanged starting lineup for World Cup semi-final'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly name an unchanged starting lineup for the third knockout game in a row when his side take on Croatia in the semi-final.
Jul 10, 09:02
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Raheem Sterling being picked on merit'
Brendan Rodgers talks up the "pace, personality and quality" of Raheem Sterling, who he believes should start against Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 18:47
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