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• David Platt on how his volley against Belgium changed his life

  27-06-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last time England faced Belgium in the World Cup, it changed Platt’s life. His late volley in Bologna put Bobby Robson’s team into the quarter-finals and became an abiding image of Italia ’90.
  
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• It's the celebration game: Roberto Martinez says England test is NOT important, but do not be fooled

  27-06-2018 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER IN KALININGRAD: Roberto Martinez described this as a 'celebration game' and stated that 'winning is not the priority'. It sounded like a bluff - pure kidology.
  
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• Diego Costa, David de Gea and Spain stars joke around in World Cup training

  27-06-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mood in Fernando Hierro's Spain camp appears to be hugely relaxed ahead of Sunday's last 16 clash with Russia. La Roja were pictured enjoying an evening session in Krasnodar.
  
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• Who do England want next? Chris Sutton on Japan, Senegal and Colombia

  27-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Depending on whether they beat Belgium in their final Group G game, and who wins or comes second in Group H, England will play one of three nations - Japan, Senegal or Colombia.
  
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• Germany crash out of the World Cup - how Twitter reacted

  27-06-2018 23:30
  2018 World CupWed 27 Jun, AT 22:35Germany crash out of the World Cup - how Twitter reacted
  The holders finish bottom of their group after losing to the Korea Republic
  
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• Gareth Southgate wants to attack this tournament with England, not shrink from it

  27-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN KALININGRAD: Mid-sentence, Gareth Southgate must have sensed he was losing the room.
  
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• Gareth Southgate feared he had missed his chance to manage England

  27-06-2018 23:29
  Gareth Southgate has admitted he feels “hugely fortunate” to be leading England into the knockout phase of a World Cup after fearing he had passed up his chance for ever to manage the national team exactly two years ago on Thursday.
  
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• Bournemouth closing in on signing David Brooks from Sheffield United for £12m

  27-06-2018 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 20-year old Wales international is expected to have a medical on Thursday. Brooks made 33 appearances for the Blades last season, scoring three goals and providing six assists.
  
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• England inflict one last T20 defeat on Australia to seal white-ball whitewash

  27-06-2018 22:49
  England inflict one last T20 defeat on Australia to seal white-ball whitewash
  
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• Switzerland 2-2 Costa Rica: Swiss face Sweden in last 16

  27-06-2018 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Switzerland got the draw they needed to be sure of a place in the last 16 amid late drama at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, but Brazil’s victory over Serbia would have sent them through from anyway.
  
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• Juventus sign Valencia defender Joao Cancelo for £36m

  27-06-2018 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus have signed defender Joao Cancelo from Valencia on a five-year contract for a fee of £36million (€40.4m) the Italian champions confirmed on Wednesday.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, June 28

  27-06-2018 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Newmarket, Newcastle, Hamilton, Leicester and Nottingham.
  
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• John Gosden eyes York comeback for five-time Group 1 winner Enable after recovering from knee injury

  27-06-2018 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The John Gosden-trained filly, impressive in last season’s King George at Ascot, has been on the sidelines since sustaining a knee injury during her preparation for the Coronation Stakes.
  
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• Serbia 0-2 Brazil: Paulinho and Thiago Silva fire Selecao to last 16

  27-06-2018 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN MOSCOW: Some may say this is not a vintage Brazil team, not yet anyway. But they do have classic Brazilian traits. Coach Tite's team are talented yet capriciously vulnerable.
  
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• World Cup day 14: Eight things you missed

  27-06-2018 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There are things you may not have known about day 14 of the World Cup, and so Sportsmail brings you EIGHT things you may have missed from the day's action in Russia.
  
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• Manuel Neuer slams 'pathetic' Germany team after World Cup elimination

  27-06-2018 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Neuer branded Germany's flops as 'pathetic' and questioned their commitment as the reigning champions Germany were dumped out of the World Cup in sensational style.
  
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• Cricket: Ryan Patel ‘racially abused’ in County Championship match against Yorkshire

  27-06-2018 22:12
  The 20-year-old reported that the incident happened on the first day of the match, on Monday. Surrey have complained to the England and Wales Cricket Board.
  
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• Late drama as Costa Rica fight back against Switerland

  27-06-2018 21:57
  Switzerland were far from their best against Costa Rica, but secured the point they needed to progress to the World Cup knockout stages.
  
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• Brazil cruise past Serbia to set up Mexico showdown

  27-06-2018 21:54
  Serbia threatened for a while but Brazil won 2-0 to top Group E and set up a showdown with Mexico, while Switzerland will face Sweden.
  
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• Cricket: Rohit stars as India breeze past Ireland

  27-06-2018 21:39
  India were comfortable from start to finish against Ireland, beginning their tour with a Twenty20 triumph.
  
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• Romelu Lukaku set to miss England clash due to ankle injury

  27-06-2018 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku looks set to miss the World Cup clash against England in Kaliningrad on Thursday. He has failed to shake off an ankle injury.
  
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• 'We deserved to be knocked out', admits Germany boss Joachim Low

  27-06-2018 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After Germany lost to Mexico, Joachim Low insisted that they, unlike Spain, France and Italy in recent World Cups, would not crash out of the group stage as holders.
  
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• Tunisia hoping to add standby goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia to squad for Panama clash

  27-06-2018 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Cheifia was part of the 29-man preliminary squad and Maaloul revealed he is now en route to Russia in the hope he will be allowed to be involved in the game with Panama.
  
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• Southgate jokes about headbutting Martinez but hits out at talk of England planning knockout route already

  27-06-2018 21:21
  Gareth Southgate again made clear he finds the notion of England trying not to beat Belgium to aid their World Cup draw faintly ridiculous.
  
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• AC Milan to appeal Europa League ban

  27-06-2018 20:58
  AC Milan will appeal against UEFA's ruling to ban the Serie A side from the 2018-19 Europa League.
  
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• David Beckham to watch from stands as England play Belgium

  27-06-2018 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN KALININGRAD: He is scheduled to be at the Kaliningrad Stadium to watch Southgate's in-form side take on Belgium in a game that will determine who finishes top of group.
  
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• Gary Neville and Alan Shearer slam Germany after poor World Cup campaign

  27-06-2018 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany's World Cup departure after defeat by South Korea was greeted by shock by many, but pundits Gary Neville and Alan Shearer were quick to stick the boot in.
  
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• Joachim Low admits arrogance played part in Germany’s World Cup downfall

  27-06-2018 20:38
  The Germany manager Joachim Löw admitted that arrogance had played its part as Germany went out of the World Cup in the first round since 1938.
  
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• South Korea 2-0 Germany: Reigning champions OUT of the World Cup

  27-06-2018 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW IN KAZAN: This time there was no late saviour and for the first time in 80 years Germany have crashed out of the World Cup at the opening stage following defeat to South Korea.
  
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• World Cup 2018 - Serbia vs Brazil LIVE score updates in Russia

  27-06-2018 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brazil's quest for an unprecedented sixth World Cup triumph continues tonight when they face Serbia. Follow all the action from the Otkritie Stadium as it happens with Sportsmail.
  
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• England arrive in Kaliningrad ahead of Belgium clash

  27-06-2018 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England supporters had arrived in Kaliningrad ahead of England's final Group G match against Belgium and were able to watch the holders Germany's shock exit from the tournament.
  
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• Andy Murray loses Battle of Britain at Eastbourne as Scot is beaten in straight sets by Kyle Edmund 

  27-06-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Andy Murray lost the Battle of Britain to Kyle Edmund and Wimbledon chiefs will now wait for a thumbs up or down from their two-time winner.
  
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• World Cup 2018 - Switzerland vs Costa Rica LIVE score updates in Russia

  27-06-2018 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Switzerland take on Costa Rica knowing that their fate is in their own hands to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup. Follow all the action from the Otkritie Stadium as it happens with Sportsmail .
  
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• 'We deserved to be knocked out, it's a huge disappointment', admits Germany boss Low

  27-06-2018 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After Germany lost to Mexico, Joachim Low insisted that they, unlike Spain, France and Italy in recent World Cups, would not crash out of the group stage as holders.
  
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• Senegal complete final training session ahead of clash with Colombia

  27-06-2018 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Senegal have been finalising their preparations for their pivotal World Cup Group H clash against Colombia on Thursday as they look to make it through to the knockout stages in Russia.
  
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• Tears and heartbreak in Berlin as Germany fans react to World Cup exit

  27-06-2018 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reigning world champions Germany have been eliminated from the Russia World Cup at the first hurdle, and there wasn't a dry eye around as thousands of fans watched on back home in Berlin.
  
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• Stunning designs for planned £80m Leicester training complex revealed

  27-06-2018 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remarkable designs for Leicester City'snew training facilities have been revealed, with the planned complex set to cost an estimated £80million.
  
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• David Beckham will be in stands for England's final group game

  27-06-2018 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN KALININGRAD: He is scheduled to be at the Kaliningrad Stadium to watch Southgate's in-form side take on Belgium in a game that will determine who finishes top of group.
  
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• Gareth Southgate admits shock at Germany being dumped out of World Cup

  27-06-2018 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate admitted his shock at defending champions Germany being dumped out of the World Cup. South Korea's 2-0 victory stunned Joachim Low's side.
  
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• Hernan Crespo says Argentina players burst into tears due to 'enormous pressure'

  27-06-2018 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi, five-times world player of the year and Argentina's all-time top scorer, often appears to shoulder most of that pressure but Crespo said every player is under the same demands.
  
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• Eric Dier to START for England in Kaliningrad against Belgium

  27-06-2018 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eric Dier will get his first action of the World Cup against Belgium on Thursday, boss Gareth Southgate confirmed as the Tottenham midfielder is part of a rotated line-up.
  
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• Johanna Konta loses to Caroline Wozniacki at Eastbourne

  27-06-2018 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Konta has not secured a top-10 win since defeating Simona Halep in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2017, having lost her last six attempts.
  
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• 'Absolute scenes' in offices across UK as workers celebrate Germany's early World Cup exit

  27-06-2018 19:01
  Brits celebrated wildly in offices and pubs across the country as Germany were dumped out of the World Cup by South Korea.
  
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• Germany's exit is a historic low and hints at just how memorable Russia 2018 could yet be

  27-06-2018 18:47
  This World Cup of astonishing storylines has just had its most stunning, its most unexpected, the one that most goes against all previous scripts.
  
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• VAR means 'provocative' Ramos and Costa don't faze Russia - Ignashevich

  27-06-2018 18:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says he is not bothered by potential provocation from World Cup opponents Sergio Ramos and Diego Costa because of the Video Assistant Referee system.
  
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• Low gets his wish for an end to 'euphoria' as Germany suffer embarrassment

  27-06-2018 18:42
  Ahead of Wednesday's crucial clash with South Korea, Joachim Low said he wanted the "euphoria" of Germany's last-gasp win over Sweden to quickly "subside". Exiting the World Cup in the opening round for the first time since 1938 should do the trick.
  
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• Manuel Lanzini dismisses claims he will miss next season as he targets January comeback

  27-06-2018 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While it was reported he could miss the whole of next season, he said surgery on the problem has been successful and is optimistic about returning to the Premier League in early 2019.
  
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• No Ibrahimovic, no problem for Sweden as last 16 beckons

  27-06-2018 18:39
  No Zlatan Ibrahimovic, no problem for Sweden, who advanced to the World Cup last 16 after defeating Mexico 3-0 on Wednesday.
  
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