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• The humble World Cup semi-finalists: Down-to-earth England make friends wherever they go

  08-07-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The almost imperceptible way that Gareth Southgate corrected himself, late on Saturday night, seemed to encapsulate the new England and why they are being viewed in a way never known before.
  
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• World Cup 2018: How Jordan Pickford became England's number one

  08-07-2018 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  How has Everton keeper Jordan Pickford emerged as a key component of an England side 90 minutes away from their first World Cup final since 1966?
  
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• Andy Murray sponsors Aberdeen Standard opt against renewing deal after injury absence

  08-07-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Andy Murray's injury troubles appear to be costing him after the Brit was dealt the blow that one of his major sponsors will not be renewing his contract.
  
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• Pundit Rio Ferdinand would've loved to have played in this England team 

  08-07-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON: As the nation was whipped into a frenzy of group-hugging, beer-flying euphoria, the BBC’s slick coverage captured the mood.
  
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• Croatia hoping to send England home rather than see Football Come Home

  08-07-2018 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN SOCHI: It seems the English clamour for its football team to win the World Cup has reached the ears of their semi-final opponents. Croatia are hoping to spoil the party at the last hurdle.
  
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• Silverstone RACE ZONE: World Cup fever hits the British Grand Prix and Hamilton gets 2000 beers in

  08-07-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sebastian Vettel extended his championship lead with victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, while Lewis Hamilton was left furious with Ferrari's 'tactics' as Kimi Raikonnen shunted into him.
  
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• It's coming home! 'Three Lions' tops the UK charts as nation goes England-mad for the World Cup

  08-07-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The famous song 'Three Lions' has topped the UK charts 22 years after it's first release as the nation continues to be gripped by England's performance at the World Cup in Russia.
  
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• The fab five and inspired goalkeeper that sum up England's warrior spirit 

  08-07-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: Jordan Pickford has produced some outstanding stops while the back five have impressed. Here, Sportsmail's Martin Keown assesses the contributions made.
  
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• The sun is shining on Rafael Nadal but he could face Djokovic in his quest to reach Wimbledon final 

  08-07-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer next Sunday afternoon at 2pm on the Centre Court. It might not have quite the same ring as, say, England versus France in the World Cup final two hours later.
  
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• 'If one Harry doesn't get you, the other Harry will': A forensic analysis of Maguire's goal

  08-07-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England proved their extensive set-piece training ground work had been worth every second against Sweden. Harry Maguire was on target, and Sportsmail's Martin Keown shows why.
  
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• Southgate's lucky omen: England boss led U21 side to win against Croatia in Euro 2014 play-offs

  08-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The best performance in his three-year spell as England’s Under 21 manager came against the Croatians. It was October 14, 2014, and in the Euro play-offs England won the first leg 2-1.
  
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• How England won me back: I’d given up but I’ve learned to love again 

  08-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMES CONEY – FINANCE EDITOR: It was against Croatia in 2007 – one year after losing 2-0 against them – in the pouring rain at Wembley, that my faith in England disappeared altogether.
  
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• Harry Kane and Co must keep improving or Croatia could finish them off in the semi-final

  08-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TERRY VENABLES: Gareth Southgate will keep reminding his England players that they are the privileged ones, young men who are delivering results that mean so much to so many.
  
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• CHARLES SALE: How Toulon started Gareth Southgate's England revolution

  08-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: The Southgate revolution that has transformed England's fortunes and reputation has its roots in the 2014 Toulon tournament. He agreed a request to take an Under 20 side there.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Monday, July 9

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Worcester, Ayr, Windsor and Ripon.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield left stunned as Leeds fail to halt slide

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sinfield returned to the club as director of rugby after the sacking of Brian McDermott, but could not stop the Rhinos suffering an eighth successive Super League defeat.
  
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• Jordan Henderson has proved me wrong... he is aggressive and Jurgen Klopp sends him well done texts

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BRYAN ROBSON: I had my concerns about England's Jordan Henderson prior to this World Cup but he was absolutely outstanding against Sweden.
  
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• How Gareth Southgate needs to handle a World Cup semi-final week

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As an international coach, there are no rules, although your beliefs must be in place. And as you get higher up the ladder, the wise coach trusts in those more and more.
  
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• England have finally got an identity under Gareth Southgate

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER:A man with a plan. Gareth Southgate has given English football what it has been missing for several decades now.
  
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• England fans making their voices heard at World Cup... but what were they chanting against Sweden?

  08-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anyone watching the television or listening to the radio on Saturday would have heard the England fans in fine voice in Samara — but what were they chanting? Sportsmail takes you through the songs.
  
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• Enable set to return with double thriller as John Gosden steps up training programme

  08-07-2018 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A five-time Group 1 winner as a three-year-old, Enable's season was derailed in the spring when she sustained a knee problem while being prepared for the Coronation Cup at Epsom.
  
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• Sebastian Vettel shrugs off neck pain to 'fight like a lion'

  08-07-2018 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite suffering from a neck injury throughout the weekend, the German overtook title rival Lewis Hamilton at the start of Sunday's race to set him on course for a first win at Silverstone since 2009.
  
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• Gazza's tears & penalty heartache - relive West Germany v England semi-final from 1990

  08-07-2018 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Relive a night of high hopes, great drama and heartwrenching lows for England fans with our World Cup Rewind of the Italia 90 semi-final against West Germany.
  
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• Croatia 'stopped Messi' so can cope with Kane - Dalic

  08-07-2018 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has said his side have already "managed to stop Messi" and so can cope with England's Harry Kane in Wednesday's semi-final.
  
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• Phil Mickelson gives himself a two-shot penalty at Greenbrier Classic

  08-07-2018 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mickelson gave himself a two-shot penalty during Sunday's final round of the Greenbrier Classic. The 48-year-old trampled down a piece of grass on he seventh hole thereby improving his line of play.
  
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• Ross Brawn confident that British Grand Prix will be saved

  08-07-2018 21:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The British Grand Prix held at Silverstone is likely to remain on the Formula One calendar from 2020 according to Formula One managing director Ross Brawn.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton insists post-race interview snub at British Grand Prix was down to exhaustion

  08-07-2018 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton has stated that his decision to snub the immediate post-race British Grand Prix interview was down to exhaustion having lost three kilograms in weight.
  
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• France stars visited a nightclub after win over Argentina and had their base camp evacuated

  08-07-2018 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup, but Didier Deschamps' side caused some problems following their victory over Argentina in the last-16 last weekend. 
  
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• England v India: Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century ensures T20 series win for visitors

  08-07-2018 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  An unbeaten century by India's Rohit Sharma helps India beat England by seven wickets in the third Twenty20 and secure a 2-1 series victory.
  
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• Nacer Chadli insists Belgium fear no-one ahead of their World Cup semi-final with France

  08-07-2018 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Belgium have nothing to fear when they meet France in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final having already beaten Brazil, according to midfielder Nacer Chadli.
  
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• Antonio Conte spotted back at Chelsea for pre-season training

  08-07-2018 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conte's brother, Daniele, took to Instagram on Saturday to upload a photo of the manager with his backroom staff at Cobham, captioning the post: 'Come on Chelsea, come on Team Conte'.
  
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• Everton jet off to Austria for week-long training camp as they begin pre-season preparations

  08-07-2018 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marco Silva's squad will be put through their paces in a week-long pre-season training camp which will culminate in a friendly against local Austrian side ATV Irdning.
  
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• World Cup 2018: How Russian fans experienced their quarter-final exit

  08-07-2018 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport joins a group of Russia fans in Sochi as their team suffer a dramatic quarter-final exit to Croatia after a tense penalty shootout.
  
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• England defender Kieran Trippier in awe of fan reactions to World Cup run

  08-07-2018 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kieran Trippier admits seeing the reaction of England fans back home gives him 'goosebumps' as the team prepare for their first World Cup semi-final since 1990.
  
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• Knox holes 40-foot birdie to win £5.3m Irish Open

  08-07-2018 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON: On a tense and magical afternoon at Ballyliffin, 33-year-old Scot Russell Knox finally got his hands on the Irish Open trophy.
  
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• Five things you missed from the British Grand Prix

  08-07-2018 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A disastrous start denied Lewis Hamilton a fifth straight British GP win as Sebastian Vettel took victory to extend his championship lead. Here are five things you missed from Silverstone.
  
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• Sir Dave Brailsford starts war of words with UCI chief David Lappartient by questioning leadership

  08-07-2018 19:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Dave Brailsford has fuelled a war of words with UCI president David Lappartient, accusing him of having a 'local French mayor mentality’ and not understanding the responsibilities of his role.
  
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• Rohit Sharma seals T20 series victory for India over England after posting century

  08-07-2018 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT BRIGHTSIDE GROUND: It’s not often a team making 198 in a Twenty20 innings looks off the pace, but such was England’s fate in the series decider on a baking day in Bristol.
  
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• England will wear all-white strip against Croatia in World Cup semi

  08-07-2018 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Croatia will once again be forced to play in their second shirt. It has been deemed that Croatia's trademark red-and-white checkerboard shirts clash with both England's home and away kits.
  
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• Hull KR 52-22 Salford: Danny McGuire first hat-trick for The Robins

  08-07-2018 19:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny McGuire scored a first ever hat-trick for Hull KR as they thrashed relegation rivals Salford 52-22 to keep alive their hopes of a top-eight finish.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams survives a brutal first week at SW19

  08-07-2018 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams survives a brutal first week at Wimbledon, in which nine of the top 10 seeds crashed out of the women's draw.
  
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• Castleford 42-10 Leeds: Kevin Sinfield gets off to losing start

  08-07-2018 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teenage half-back Jake Trueman was Castleford's hero as they condemned Leeds to a 42-10 derby defeat in their first match under their new coaching team of Kevin Sinfield and James Lowes.
  
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• Rohit century guides India to Twenty20 series win over England - highlights & report

  08-07-2018 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Rohit Sharma's stunning unbeaten century helps India beat England by seven wickets and secure a 2-1 Twenty20 series victory.
  
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• Chelsea winger Kenedy set to sign season-long loan at Newcastle

  08-07-2018 18:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian is a fans' favourite in the North East after spending the last four months of the season there, and Rafael Benitez has since moved to re-sign the 22-year-old.
  
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• Serena Williams faces fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina in Wimbledon last 16

  08-07-2018 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Former world number one Serena Williams faces fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina on Monday for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari tactics after Kimi Raikkonen collision

  08-07-2018 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE DOWNES AT SILVERSTONE: Lewis Hamilton was fuming after losing out to Sebastian Vettel at the British Grand Prix, accusing Ferrari team of deploying 'interesting tactics'.
  
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• Loris Karius began his comeback with another mistake in Liverpool warm-up

  08-07-2018 18:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Loris Karius mounted his comeback in Liverpool's friendly with Chester on Saturday and although the Reds won 7-0, there was an eerily familiar moment for Liverpool fans before the game.
  
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• Cardiff City are close to signing former West Brom academy goalkeeper Matt Hall from Bangor City 

  08-07-2018 18:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City are closing on a deal to sign Bangor City goalkeeper Matt Hall.
  The 20-year-old former West Brom trainee also had an offer from Hamilton Academical in Scotland's Premiership.
  
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• David Beckham hits out at criticism aimed at England's Raheem Sterling

  08-07-2018 18:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite England reaching a World Cup semi-final, the Manchester City forward was castigated in some quarters as missed chances overshadowed a good overall display in the 2-0 defeat of Sweden.
  
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• Sebastian Vettel snatches British Grand Prix win in front of Lewis Hamilton

  08-07-2018 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FROM JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: Sebastian Vettel won a sensational British Grand Prix to extend his lead over Lewis Hamilton to eight points.
  
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