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These are the semi-final matchups at the FIFA World Cup (SCHEDULE)

With Thomas Meunier suspended for the semi-final, Martinez is sure to make at least one change.

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“A few hours after the game with Brazil, the focus was already on the game against France”.

England fans celebrate the teams win I the World Cup against Sweden.

“We need to regroup and recover and see the opportunity”. France, strangely, have more to prove in this match, after a run in this tournament that can be described as “decent”, not “exceptional”.

‘Would the cabinet member also support me in working with venues such as action stations, community centres, and Portsmouth Football Club who have indicated they will screen the game in the Victory Lounge?’

With 39 percent of Russians in the VTsIOM poll saying they would only watch World Cup matches in which their national team was playing, viewing figures are set to decline sharply.

Croatia have multiple injury concerns heading into Wednesday’s clash in Moscow, with right-back Sime Vrsaljko the main worry due to a knee injury, while goalkeeper Danijel Subasic was also hurt against Russian Federation in the quarter-finals.

“They attack very fast”. The first half threatened to be one of the games of the tournament. He has been integral to their success.

They lost in extra time in Paris in the final of the 2016 European Championship to Portugal.

Unsurprisingly, the mood in the England camp is positive but one thing Southgate has instilled in his players is a willingness to confront negative moments and learn from them.

Mbappe sat out training at Krestovsky Stadium on Monday but France boss Didier Deschamps said he expects his whole squad to be fit to face Belgium. To try to finish third in the World Cup doesn’t happen often. It was like an early final. The victor will play one of the two teams that have made a bit of surprise runs.

“It’s his quality that he’s been showing for many years”.

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Aside from Pickford, I have been really impressed with Russia’s Aleksandr Golovin and Croatia’s Ante Rebic. His excellent performances are another example of Southgate’s positive coaching.

Kane said England could hold their heads up high