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• Tunisia will target 'dangerous' Dele Alli, reveals manager Nabil Maaloul ahead of England showdown 

  17-06-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tunisia boss Maaloul believes stopping Alli’s understanding with Harry Kane holds the key to his team earning a famous win over Gareth Southgate’s side at the Volgograd Arena.
  
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• Belgium to win comfortably in World Cup opener while Sweden could struggle against South Korea

  17-06-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON - THE BOOT ROOM: Monday could see yet more World Cup drama as Belgium take on Panama in the first game of England's group while Sweden face South Korea earlier in the day.
  
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• Paul Pogba deflected the critics against Australia but the jury is still out

  17-06-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT: Paul Pogba shrugged off the criticism which had led some to question whether he should have started France’s opening World Cup match against Australia.
  
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• Gabriel Jesus misfired badly for Brazil - Roberto Firmino is a ready made replacement

  17-06-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Jesus was always going to start in Brazil's opening match - coach Tite confirmed his line-up all the way back in February. But Roberto Firmino had reason to feel aggrieved.
  
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• Indecision, spats and flogged players – England crumble under Eddie Jones

  17-06-2018 23:39
  A fifth successive Test defeat and loss of series in South Africa has exposed an unhealthy regime that needs a drastic rebootThe Eddie Jones era has been nothing if not educational for the Rugby Football Union. The idea was to hire the world’s most experienced coach, shower him in cash and then sit back and watch him reel in the 2019 World Cup. The only thing Jones will be catching between now and Christmas, at this rate, is a flight back to Australia.Harsh, perhaps, on the guru who steere
  
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• THINGS YOU MISSED: Neymar's socks full of holes and Kolarov's free-kick equals 2014 World Cup total

  17-06-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was an eventful start to day four of the World Cup as things got heated in Serbia's 1-0 win over Costa Rica. Serbia manager feigned a pass in a bid to waste time in the second-half.
  
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• BBC will not defuse Gary Lineker's F-bombs

  17-06-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Gary Lineker will be the most high-profile figure on the BBC over the next month as the corporation’s lead World Cup presenter.
  
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• A guide to what England fans can expect in Volgograd

  17-06-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England get their World Cup campaign underway on Monday Sportsmail's Ian Herbert provides fans with what they can expect in Volgograd in terms of security, heat, diplomacy and the playing surface.
  
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• England could be forced to cope with swarm of insects at Volgograd Arena

  17-06-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It emerged on Sunday that helicopters have sprayed the stadium with insecticide to minimise the impact of the pests ahead of Monday night's Group G clash against Tunisia.
  
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• Gareth Southgate is ready to lead his country out at the World Cup

  17-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The man who will lead England in a tournament for the first time on Monday is the most radical national manager for more than two decades.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Monday, June 18

  17-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Carlisle, Ayr, Nottingham and Windsor.
  
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• Jockey Hollie Doyle reveals the 12 pieces of must-have kit... and it costs £2,000!

  17-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old, a rising star of the weighing room who, until Sunday, had ridden 114 winners, including 59 from her 516 rides last year, still has a kit bag not much smaller than herself.
  
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• Well done FIFA's referees for superb World Cup start... VAR is working

  17-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: Saturday was the day when VAR affected the tournament - and in all but one incident, it passed. Two penalties were awarded which would not have been had VAR not been in place.
  
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• Sportsmail experts rate England's chances in their World Cup opener

  17-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail experts Peter Crouch, Jamie Redknapp, Chris Sutton and Martin Keown give their verdicts on how England will fare when Gareth Southgate's squad open their World Cup campaign in Russia.
  
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• Lionel Messi penalty miss influenced by my mind games, says Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson

  17-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Iceland’s goalkeeper saw his hours spent with remote control in hand pay off spectacularly as he provided the show-stopping moment of Iceland’s World Cup debut against Argentina.
  
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• Gareth Southgate insists his young team are ready to shock the world

  17-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN VOLGOGRAD: Gareth Southgate took the opportunity on Sunday night to reinforce a point he made recently to his England players about pressure.
  
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• Croatia's golden generation finally hit the ground running

  17-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Croatia succeeded with the Nigeria victory in breaking their curious streak of opening-match defeats and offered a glimmer of optimism that they might finally get it right.
  
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• Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Gary Neville believe Switzerland goal should not have stood against Brazil

  17-06-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho had put the tournament favourites ahead with a fine curling effort but Steven Zuber controversially headed home from a corner to hold Brazil to a draw at the Rostov Arena.
  
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• RFU back Eddie Jones despite England slipping to sixth in world

  17-06-2018 23:00
  The Rugby Football Union has insisted it still has faith in Eddie Jones and has no plans to review his contract despite England’s sharp decline in recent months.
  
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• Marcelo: Brazil can't use VAR as excuse for slow World Cup start

  17-06-2018 22:53
  The Selecao skipper says his side's opening draw against Switzerland was not due to refereeing decisions, despite arguments against the Swiss goal
  
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• Hummels criticises Germany tactics in Mexico loss

  17-06-2018 22:40
  Germany could not break down a stubborn Mexico in their World Cup opener, leaving Mats Hummels frustrated with his side's display.
  
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• Brazil the latest favourites to stumble, but Tite and Neymar won't panic

  17-06-2018 22:30
  Brazil were forced to settle for a point against Switzerland, but the Selecao remain justifiable World Cup favourites.
  
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• Magnificent Fleetwood matches U.S. Open record with closing 63

  17-06-2018 22:12
  Tommy Fleetwood put himself in contention for a first major title with a sublime record-equalling final round, just missing out on a 62.
  
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• Coutinho stunner not enough for Brazil against Switzerland in controversial draw

  17-06-2018 21:58
  Neymar struggled in his competitive return as a Philippe Coutinho wonder strike could only earn Brazil a 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Coutinho stunner not enough for Brazil against Switzerland

  17-06-2018 21:58
  Neymar struggled in his competitive return as a Philippe Coutinho wonder strike could only earn Brazil a 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Philippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich: Watch his brilliant goal for Brazil against Switzerland

  17-06-2018 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  As Philippe Coutinho joins Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona BBC Sport looks back at his brilliant strike for Brazil against Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup.
  
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• Brazil 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup favourites held despite Coutinho magic

  17-06-2018 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT AT ROSTOV ARENA:Coutinho lit up Rostov with one of the best goals of the World Cup so far but it was not enough to see the tournament favourites start with three points.
  
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• Tunisia coach plans to break Alli and Kane link

  17-06-2018 21:29
  Nabil Maâloul was inside the Stade de Nice to watch England’s last outing at a major tournament, when they collapsed against Iceland in one of the most humiliating defeats in the national team’s history.
  
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• Aussie hope Redkirk Warrior will have farrier who saved his career for Royal Ascot

  17-06-2018 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  No set of footwear at Royal Ascot will be more valuable than those worn by Australian sprinter Redkirk Warrior and fitted by the man which saved the seven-year-old's career.
  
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• Trio of England youngsters in Russia to gain tournament experience

  17-06-2018 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nike have taken youngsters Phil Foden, Ryan Sessegnon and Mason Mount to the World Cup. The trio are expected to watch England's game against Tunisia on Monday night.
  
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• Mexico celebrations 'set off earthquake alerts' in Mexico City

  17-06-2018 21:18
  Mexico's first goal of the World Cup did more than just shake Germany to their core, as delirious fans in Mexico City appeared to cause a minor 'earthquake' during the game.
  
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• Rugby League: Warrington hold off Wakefield fightback

  17-06-2018 21:15
  Warrington Wolves moved two points behind second-placed Wigan Warriors in Super League by holding on to beat spirited Wakefield Trinity.
  
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• Germany boss Joachim Low promises his side will qualify for last-16 despite Mexico defeat

  17-06-2018 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany manager Joachim Low has promised supporters that his team will qualify for the last-16 of the World Cup after Sunday's shock defeat to Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium.
  
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• Phil Mickelson’s mad moment may be a case of the US Open has got him beaten

  17-06-2018 21:09
  Phil Mickelson looked like he had won the Masters after a good par save at the 13th on Sunday, according to his playing partner Rickie Fowler.
  
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• Low concedes Germany in must-win territory

  17-06-2018 21:07
  The reigning champions got the defence of their World Cup crown off to the worst possible start in Moscow, with there plenty of issues to address
  
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• Germany follow trend of poor starts for World Cup champions

  17-06-2018 21:00
  The last three World Cup champions have all started their title defence without a win after Germany were beaten by Mexico in Moscow.
  
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• Spain squad return to World Cup training following draw with Portugal

  17-06-2018 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The squad looked to be in good spirits and were pictured taking part in a number of possession based drills. Manager Fernando Hierro barked instructions at his players throughout the session.
  
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• Reed on the charge as U.S. Open race hots up

  17-06-2018 20:57
  Patrick Reed reeled off three successive birdies at the start of his final round - but Brooks Koepka set the early pace on Sunday.
  
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• Jos Buttler urges England to pile on the agony and kill off Australia

  17-06-2018 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CARDIFF: Buttler captained them to a 2-0 lead over the Australians at Cardiff on Saturday after Eoin Morgan pulled out with a back spasm only 20 minutes before the start.
  
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• Laurens wins the French Oaks for trainer Karl Burke

  17-06-2018 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The success was a first Classic win for both trainer Karl Burke and jockey PJ McDonald, who had his mount perfectly positioned to challenge after overcoming a wide draw.
  
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• Southgate keen to unleash his bold new England

  17-06-2018 20:39
  The failures of recent years can be a lesson to England at Russia 2018, with Gareth Southgate enthused by his buoyant and youthful squad.
  
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• England's Harry Kane vows to show the world what he can do in Russia

  17-06-2018 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN VOLGOGRAD: Kane's goal threat will be key to whether England can repair their tattered reputation in Russia after World Cup 2014 and Euro 2016 disappointments.
  
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• Djokovic warns Murray of perils of grass on eve of Queen’s return

  17-06-2018 20:29
  Novak Djokovic speaks from the heart when he tells Andy Murray to beware the hidden dangers of grass when he returns at Queen’s on Tuesday.
  
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