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
England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Henderson, Jamie Vardy take part in England training
All 23 England players take part in Monday morning's training session, despite fears that skipper Jordan Henderson is carrying a hamstring injury.
Jul 9, 11:36
England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Henderson doubtful for World Cup semi-final
England midfielder Jordan Henderson emerges as an injury doubt for his side's World Cup semi-final with Croatia due to a tight hamstring.
Jul 9, 09:28
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Harry Maguire, Dele Alli net as England beat Sweden to reach World Cup semis
Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli earn England a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Samara.
Jul 7, 15:52
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Sweden vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final clash between Sweden and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 6, 22:05
England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones: Colombia "dirtiest team" I have ever faced
John Stones is delighted to have sent Colombia packing from the World Cup, describing England's last-16 opponents as the "dirtiest team" that he has ever faced.
Jul 5, 14:50
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'I am forever in Jordan Pickford's debt'
England skipper Jordan Henderson says that he is 'forever in Jordan Pickford's debt' following the goalkeeper's penalty-saving heroics against Colombia.
Jul 5, 14:20
England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Southgate cannot become negative with Sweden tactics'
Jamie Redknapp believes that the introduction of Eric Dier for Dele Alli against Colombia nearly cost England a place in the last eight of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 12:06
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Raheem Sterling: 'We had to keep our cool against Colombia'
England attacker Raheem Sterling admits that it was vitally important his side remained calm in their match against Colombia.
Jul 5, 11:54
Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018
Harry Maguire criticised by Jose Mourinho for Colombia antics
Jose Mourinho suggests that it is unfair Neymar is being subjected to criticism for diving as other players, including England's Harry Maguire, are also up to it.
Jul 4, 16:19
Colombia's Wilmar Barrios gestures during the match against England on July 3, 2018
Diego Maradona: Colombia suffered "monumental theft" at hands of England
Diego Maradona claims that Colombia suffered a "monumental theft" at the hands of England and the match officials in Tuesday evening's World Cup last-16 clash.
Jul 4, 16:05
England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina: 'We gave it our all'
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina insists that he and his teammates can return home with their heads held high after exiting the World Cup at the last-16 stage to England.
Jul 4, 11:08
England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
England overcome Colombia and shootout hoodoo to reach quarter-finals
England win a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever to progress to the quarter-finals with victory over Colombia at the the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 20:56
Colombia's Wilmar Barrios gestures during the match against England on July 3, 2018
Gary Neville: 'Colombia's Wilmar Barrios should have been sent off'
Gary Neville believes that Colombia player Wilmar Barrios should have been sent off for his headbutt on Jordan Henderson in the first half of their round-of-16 tie.
Jul 3, 19:32
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Colombia 1-1 England (3-4 on pens - as it happened)
Relive England's dramatic penalty-shootout win over Colombia in the World Cup last 16 with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 17:00
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Team News: Nine changes for England against Colombia
England boss Gareth Southgate names the same starting XI which faced Tunisia for the last-16 meeting with Colombia.
Jul 3, 16:37
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:Colombia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the last-16 clash between Colombia and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 2, 14:50
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Rotating England squad was right decision'
Gareth Southgate is happy with his decision to make eight changes to England's starting lineup for the 1-0 defeat to Belgium on Thursday night.
Jun 29, 08:24
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Dejan Lovren "proud" of Jordan Henderson for displays in England shirt
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren talks up the mental strength shown by Jordan Henderson in an England shirt following a gruelling campaign with Liverpool.
Jun 25, 15:00
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'England want to keep up momentum'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says that the Three Lions want to keep up their momentum following the 6-1 win over Panama on Sunday.
Jun 25, 11:20
England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Harry Kane nets hat-trick for England in Panama demolition
Harry Kane nets a hat-trick to climb to the top of the 2018 World Cup top scorers chart as England thrash Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 13:53
England's Harry Kane scores their second goal in the game against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane nets late winner for England
Harry Kane scores twice as England record a 2-1 win over Tunisia in their Group G opener at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 18, 19:57
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Team News: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling start up front for England against Tunisia
Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and Raheem Sterling are among the starters in England's World Cup opener.
Jun 18, 16:52
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Tunisia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and a full preview of Monday's 2018 World Cup clash between Tunisia and England.
Jun 16, 10:38
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Ashley Young, Jordan Henderson to start against Tunisia?
Jordan Henderson is to be given the nod over Eric Dier to start as England's only holding midfielder against Tunisia, according to a report.
Jun 15, 13:12
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on March 23, 2018
Jordan Henderson wary of Spain response
England midfielder Jordan Henderson believes that Spain's decision to sack manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup could make the team even stronger.
Jun 13, 13:30
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Eric Dier hails "fantastic" and "intelligent" Dele Alli
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier claims that teammate Dele Alli's defensive ability is underrated.
Jun 11, 16:48
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'I will play anywhere for England in World Cup'
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists that he is happy to play anywhere for England in the World Cup later this month.
Jun 9, 12:43
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the friendly game between England and Costa Rica on June 7, 2018
England end World Cup preparations with win over Costa Rica
England end their World Cup preparations in winning fashion courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at Elland Road.
Jun 7, 20:53
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England boss Gareth Southgate rings changes against Costa Rica
England boss Gareth Southgate makes 10 changes to his side for the World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.
Jun 7, 18:06
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:England vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Costa Rica.
Jun 5, 12:33
England defender Gary Cahill celebrates opening the scoring during his side's friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Gary Cahill: 'I want to help Harry Kane'
England defender Gary Cahill says that he wants to help Three Lions captain Harry Kane by stepping up as a leader at the World Cup.
Jun 5, 11:30
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Preview:England vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Nigeria.
May 31, 12:06
Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Eric Dier: 'Harry Kane deserves England captaincy'
Midfielder Eric Dier says that Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane "deserved" to be named as captain of England ahead of the World Cup.
May 29, 10:11
Mohamed Salah is embraced by Jordan Henderson during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'We will be back in the Champions League final'
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson claims that his side will bounce back from their Champions League defeat and continue to move in the right direction.
May 28, 11:59
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson: "We were not good enough on the night"
Jordan Henderson admits that Real Madrid "deserved to win" Saturday's Champions League final clash in Kiev, as Liverpool made too many errors.
May 26, 21:34
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jordan Henderson out to 'create history' against Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hopes to join an elite list of players to have skippered the Reds to European Cup glory when his side take on Real Madrid this weekend.
May 25, 17:45
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