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• Neymar is 'working hard' to get his foot back to full fitness as Brazil train ahead of Costa Rica

  18-06-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar took to Instagram to show fans he was 'working hard' to get his troubled right foot back up to speed ahead of their next clash.
  
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• Kane scores his most important goal yet as Loftus-Cheek makes impact

  18-06-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON, IAN LADYMAN, JAMIE REDKNAPP and IAN HERBERT were on Sportsmail's Verdict panel on Monday night and each had their say on England's dramatic opener.
  
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• Amir Khan and Kell Brook should finally go head-to-head in a Battle of Britain

  18-06-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: The temptation for both Britain's celebrity boxers Amir Khan and Terence Crawford would be to jump at the offer of world title fights in America.
  
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• Japan are in disarray after changing managers two months before the World Cup

  18-06-2018 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'There has never been as low a point as this until now'. The words of Japan FA chief Kozo Tashima neatly summarise the feeling around the national team as they head to their sixth straight World Cup.
  
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• Does James Rodriguez still have the magic to light up the World Cup?

  18-06-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JORDAN SEWARD: Now, he is planning to remind the world of his enduring quality against the backdrop of Colombia's snowy ski resort in Kazan ahead of their opening World Cup game.
  
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• Arsene Wenger may go for an international job despite being linked with a move to PSG

  18-06-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  SPORTS AGENDA: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who was on the VIP guest list for the England match, isputting himself in the shop window at the World Cup.
  
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• Burnley star James Tarkowski reveals rapid recovery from hernia surgery

  18-06-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tarkowski, who made his England debut in March, had been training with the Three Lions ahead of the tournament in Russia having been named on boss Gareth Southgate's five-man standby list.
  
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• Tunisia the latest to fall as African sides are four defeats from four in Russia

  18-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT THE VOLGOGRAD ARENA: The pressure was on Tunisia against England. It’s been a poor start to the World Cup in Russia for the African teams.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Royal Ascot Tips: All the best bets for day one

  18-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I would really fancy the chances of Lord Glitters granted easier ground, but the Ascot executive look to have watered extensively and he still looks a very fair each-way wager on Tuesday.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, June 19

  18-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Thirsk, Stratford, Beverley and Brighton.
  
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• Britain's paddock expert tells you what to look for at Royal Ascot

  18-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From the parade ring to the track Ken Pitterson, known as one of the country's best experts around the paddock, gives you his guide into how best to pick a winner at Royal Ascot this week.
  
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• Battaash aims to make it a good time for Charlie Hills at Royal Ascot

  18-06-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  But there is a chance, if results go his way, 2018 could edge its way to the top of the Charlie Hills’ list of best royal meetings. Battaash is an unexploded bomb that could detonate before he runs.
  
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• Why Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is a game changer for the Championship

  18-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Create a new culture. That is what is demanded of Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa. Yet one might say he did that the moment he signed the contract.
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood is on the cusp of greatness after US Open showing

  18-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Over the past 18 months, Englishman Tommy Fleetwood has put together such an impressive body of work.
  
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• Kane: England players had flies in our mouths

  18-06-2018 23:30
  England players had more to cope with than some aggressive Tunisia defending, as captain and match-winner Harry Kane revealed.
  
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• CHRIS SUTTON: Russia should beat Egypt even if Mohamed Salah starts

  18-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict ahead of an action-packed day of World Cup football as he tips tournament hosts Russia to beat Egypt with or without star man Mo Salah.
  
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• Andy Murray ready to roar as he begins comeback against Nick Kyrgios at Queen's

  18-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray will make his comeback on Tuesday against close friend Nick Kyrgios as the pair go head to head in a first round clash at the Fever Tree Championships.
  
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• Gareth Southgate praises England's fighting spirit after late Tunisia win

  18-06-2018 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE VOLGOGRAD ARENA: Southgate's side were electrifying in the opening stages, racing into an early lead as Kane scored his first goal in an major international tournament.
  
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• Lemar signs Atletico deal

  18-06-2018 23:21
  Atletico Madrid announced on Monday that Monaco and France winger Thomas Lemar has agreed terms over his impending move to the club.
  
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• Kane happy with England's performance against Tunisia

  18-06-2018 23:20
  Harry Kane has declared himself happy with England's scrappy 2-1 win over Tunisia, while questioning some of the penalty calls in the match.
  
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• England manager Gareth Southgate keeps his cool in Russian heat

  18-06-2018 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON AT THE VOLGOGRAD ARENA: So good were England in executing their plan it was almost 20 minutes before Gareth Southgate even felt the need to move from to the technical area.
  
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• Tunisia 1-2 England: Harry Kane to the rescue in injury time - World Cup 2018

  18-06-2018 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE VOLGOGRAD ARENA: Defensively, Tunisia had no answer to England’s front line. But they went in at half-time level, courtesy of blunders in front of goal and a dubious penalty.
  
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• GRAHAM POLL: England should have had two penalties against Tunisia

  18-06-2018 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: How did the referee - or VAR - fail to award England two blatant penalties for offences that looked more like wrestling moves than legitimate football challenges?
  
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• Griezmann renews Atletico Madrid contract after rejecting Barcelona

  18-06-2018 23:14
  Atletico Madrid have confirmed star striker Antoine Griezmann has signed a new contract at the club.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand describes Kyle Walker's defending as 'criminal'

  18-06-2018 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  he Manchester City right back, playing as part of a three-man central defence under Gareth Southgate, caught Fakhereedine Ben Youssef with a flailing arm as he allowed the ball to run across the box.
  
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• Former Everton and Manchester City boss Joe Royle lined up to be director of football at Wigan

  18-06-2018 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 69-year-old ls expected to work alongside manager Paul Cook to help deliver new signings as Wigan move towards a £22million takeover by Hong Kong-based company.
  
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• The ref could see it was clear penalty, I'm not sure why he needed VAR, says Sweden coach Andersson

  18-06-2018 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sweden coach Janne Andersson questioned why VAR needed to be used in his side's World Cup victory over South Korea - but was pleased it was.
  
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• THINGS YOU MISSED: Gareth Southgate loses sight of Kane while South Korea use cling film on injuries

  18-06-2018 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While day four was filled with and upset for holders Germany at the hands of Mexico, day five brought drama of its own for England. Sportsmail runs over a few things you may have missed.
  
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• Captain Kane comes good to heighten England's aura of optimism

  18-06-2018 22:43
  So often the question has been asked: Why can't England's top Premier League protagonists translate that form to major tournaments with the national team?
  
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• We will stop Mohamed Salah, say fired-up World Cup hosts Russia

  18-06-2018 22:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russia's scrutiny of Salah has known no limits over the past 48 hours. The Sport Express paper devoted substantial space to an image of the Egyptian putting on a T-shirt last Friday,
  
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• World Cup fan zone reaction to Harry Kane's England winner against Tunisia – video

  18-06-2018 22:31
  Watch the moment England fans in Moscow saw captain Harry Kane score the late winner against TunisiaKane double delivers England win in World Cup opener Continue reading...
  
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• England player ratings: how the players performed

  18-06-2018 22:26
  The Three Lions' winning start was confirmed in the last minute but how did the players perform?
  
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• Kyle Walker struggles in a back three as England seal last-gasp victory

  18-06-2018 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT THE VOLGOGRAD ARENA: England kicked off their World Cup campaign with a victory courtesy of a last-gasp header from captain Harry Kane against Tunisia on Monday night.
  
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• UK notes: Stoops says Allen one of nation's best - News- Graphic

  18-06-2018 22:11
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  UK notes: Stoops says Allen one of nation's best
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  During a radio appearance on WJOX-FM in Birmingham last week, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said he expects outside linebacker Josh Allen to not only be one of the best at his position in the SEC but also one of the best in the country. “He's a difference ...en meer »
  
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• Harry Kane breaks hold of history

  18-06-2018 22:11
  Harry Kane has achieved a lot in his young career so far but here in Volgograd if felt like he managed to break the powerful hold of history over this England team.
  
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• BBC pundits left furious after England are denied a penalty

  18-06-2018 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former England players Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand have admitted they could not believe Harry Kane was not awarded a penalty against Tunisia on Monday night.
  
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• Plenty of empty seats on show at England v Tunisia World Cup clash

  18-06-2018 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England fans have travelled in lower numbers for this World Cup, with the FA reported to have only sold around 2,000 tickets for the opener against Tunisia including friends and family of players.
  
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• Kane rescues England with injury-time winner against Tunisia

  18-06-2018 21:58
  Harry Kane scored in injury time to lead a poor England side to victory over Tunisia.
  
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• Harry Kane rescues England with late World Cup winner (sending fans back home wild)

  18-06-2018 21:58
  Harry Kane's injury time header got England over the line in their World Cup opener - sparking wild celebrations back home.
  
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• Eusebio Di Francesco 'extremely pleased' to continue Roma adventure as he signs contract extension

  18-06-2018 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Di Francesco took over from Luciano Spalletti last June, returning to the club with whom he won the Serie A title during a four-year spell. He has overseen 51 matches as coach, winning 29.
  
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• Caster Semenya submits legal bid to block testosterone rule

  18-06-2018 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Caster Semenya has launched a legal challenge to block a new rule from the IAAF that would prevent her competing against women unless she takes testosterone-reducing medication.
  
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• 'You'll see the best of Hazard later' - Eden predicts strong World Cup

  18-06-2018 21:52
  Eden Hazard joked his best will come later in the World Cup after his important role in Belgium's 3-0 win over Panama on Monday.
  
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• De Jong fuels Barcelona transfer talk as Ajax wait on offers

  18-06-2018 21:42
  The 21-year-old midfielder is among those being considered by the Camp Nou club as they seek to bring in a suitable replacement for Andres Iniesta
  
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• Saudi Arabia's plane lands with wing on fire

  18-06-2018 21:36
  Saudi Arabia had a lucky escape when their official team plane landed following a fire on one of the plane's wings.
  
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• West Ham set for talks with Issa Diop after £22m fee agreed

  18-06-2018 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old is still to agree personal terms with initial proposals some degree apart from what the defender was hoping for. Other clubs, including Fulham and Everton have expressed interest,
  
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• England stars forced to contend with plague of midges during Tunisia clash

  18-06-2018 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Gareth Southgate's England side stepped out on the Volgograd Arena pitch on Monday evening, they had more than Tunisia's starting team to contend with.
  
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• Cameron Norrie says poor serving cost him against Stan Wawrinka

  18-06-2018 21:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cameron Norrie knows he was second best as he was given the runaround by Stan Wawrinka in the first round of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.
  
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• Lukaku not focusing on World Cup Golden Boot after Belgium brace

  18-06-2018 21:08
  Romelu Lukaku is not focusing on potentially winning the World Cup Golden Boot despite his double in Belgium's opening 3-0 win over Panama.
  
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• 'Pure stupidity!' – England defender Walker blasted for penalty concession vs Tunisia

  18-06-2018 20:58
  The Man City defender conceded a controversial spot-kick after catching a Tunisia player with a high arm
  
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