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• 10,000 England fans head to Moscow for semi-final clash with Croatia

  09-07-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN REPINO: England are set to be roared on by as many as 10,000 fans as hordes of supporters descend on Moscow ahead of Wednesday night’s showdown against Croatia.
  
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• Kieran Trippier: A boy from Bury who became the world's best right back

  09-07-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kieran Trippier has won the World Cup for England before. And he did it on penalty kicks, too. His PE teacher Lee Garcka at the Woodhey High School, Bury takes up the story.
  
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• England stars hail importance of squad psychologist Dr Pippa Grange

  09-07-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN REPINO: Dr Pippa Grange joined the Football Association in November as their head of people and team development and is playing an integral role.
  
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• LOCKER ROOM: Dom Inglot and Franko Skugor are allies on the court but won't be on Wednesday night

  09-07-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LOCKER ROOM BY MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Dom Inglot and Franko Skugor are allies on court but won't be once Wednesday night comes and the football takes over again.
  
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• Dier insists England will stay on the front foot in Croatia semi-final

  09-07-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN REPINO: Eric Dier insists England will not alter their approach to stifle Croatia as Gareth Southgate plans to name an unchanged team for the third successive game.
  
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• Southampton agree £18million fee for Borussia Monchengladbach defender Jannik Vestergaard 

  09-07-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton have agreed a £18million fee with Borussia Monchengladbach for Danish international centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, 25. 
  
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• Everton enter race to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha

  09-07-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. Marco Silva has been a long-time admirer of the Ivory Coast international and is keen to make him his first signing at the club.
  
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• England's latest recruit ideal for cashing in on successful World Cup

  09-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The England team have become a highly valuable commodity by reaching the last four... just as a top commercial expert joins the FA board.
  
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• Watch out Croatia, England striker Harry Kane can give you nightmares

  09-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN ST PETERSBURG: It was Kane who gave the Liverpool defender one of the worst afternoons of his career when Tottenham embarrassed their Premier League rivals at Wembley.
  
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• England is a cracking job, Gareth... why would you ever leave it?

  09-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER:Gareth Southgate is not silly. If the country can get sick of Sir Alf Ramsey, eventually it can get sick of him. Not any day soon, obviously.
  
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• 'England must stop world's best midfielder to reach final'

  09-07-2018 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  For England to beat Croatia in their World Cup semi-final, they must nullify Luka Modric - but it will not be easy, says Jermaine Jenas.
  
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• Kyle Walker runs through 'forfeit tunnel' during England training

  09-07-2018 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Manchester City defender was forced to run through a narrow passage created by his team-mates and coaches as they playfully hit him. Walker took the punishment for team-mate Ashley Young.
  
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• I love England but not one per cent of me wants them to win - Bilic

  09-07-2018 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: Not only has Bilic represented Croatia at major tournaments as player and manager, he's also friend and mentor to many of the current crop preparing to face England.
  
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• Tottenham stars work on their fitness at the gym in first pre-season session back

  09-07-2018 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  First-team players Ben Davies, Erik Lamela, Serge Aurier, Victor Wanyama and Fernando Llorente all got back to the grind on Monday as they returned for Tottenham's pre-season preparations.
  
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• Rafa's back, Federer v football & Murray's new job - five things from Wimbledon

  09-07-2018 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal remain on course to meet in the final, the last of the top 10 women's seeds falls and Andy Murray's got a new job.
  
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• Rafael Nadal reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals for first time since 2011

  09-07-2018 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A potential route to the final consists of Juan Martin Del Potro then Novak Djokovic, although there is an omen in Nadal always making the last two here once getting to the quarters.
  
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• Frank Lampard leads Derby through another gruelling training session

  09-07-2018 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard continued to prepare his Derby teamfor the start of the new season by putting his players through another gruelling pre-season training session on Monday.
  
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• England legend Gascoigne urges old pal Southgate to stick with winning formula at World Cup

  09-07-2018 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Gascoigne says Gareth Southgate should tell his England side to play without fear and not worry about Croatia in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
  
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• Serena Williams beats Evgeniya Rodina to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

  09-07-2018 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: While the seeds continue to float away on the breeze, Serena Williams is putting down roots in the grass. The mystery is over how deep they go.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Kevin Anderson beats Gael Monfils - highlights

  09-07-2018 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as Kevin Anderson's defeats Gael Monfils 7-6 7-6 5-7 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
  
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• Bobby Robson: the gentle master who remains a giant of English football

  09-07-2018 21:00
  Last man to take the country to a semi-final leaves a sprawling legacy as a leader, life-saver – and mentor to Gareth SouthgateWhen Sir Bobby Robson led Gary Lineker, Chris Waddle, Paul Gascoigne and co to the semi-finals of Italia 90 he cannot have imagined it would be 28 years before another England manager repeated the feat.Robson died nine years ago this month but his legacy extends far beyond the bronze statues standing proudly outside Portman Road and St James’ Park. Its enduri
  
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• France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris insists Belgium are 'most complete' side in World Cup

  09-07-2018 20:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was back to his best in the World Cup quarter-finals, and he's going to need to be just as good when his team takes on Belgium in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
  
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• Angelique Kerber and Julia Goerges in Wimbledon quarter-finals

  09-07-2018 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany may still be coming to terms with that unfamiliar feeling of an early World Cup exit, but the nation does have hope for this weekend as far as Wimbledon is concerned.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Sailing Serena, silky skills, pineapple man & day seven funnies

  09-07-2018 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the quirkier moments from day seven at Wimbledon as Rafael Nadal gets in the zone and Serena Williams and Roger Federer star on Centre Court.
  
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• A friendly derby with a 'bizarre' subplot - your guide to France v Belgium

  09-07-2018 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  France and Belgium were both ranked as pre-tournament favourites to reach the World Cup final, but who will get there?
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Jiri Vesely - best shots

  09-07-2018 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the best shots as Spain's Rafael Nadal beats Jiri Vesely 6-3 6-3 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton should 'do ballet' if he's upset, says Raikkonen's wife

  09-07-2018 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kimi Raikkonen's wife Minttu has waded in on the row between her husband and rival Lewis Hamilton by suggesting the Brit should 'do ballet' if he is upset at losing.
  
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• Joe Root must consider T20 future after being dropped for India clash

  09-07-2018 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Root must decide if he is compromising his Test and one-day career by continuing his struggle to keep up with the Twenty20 pace after being squeezed out of England’s short-form team.
  
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• Cuneyt Cakir to referee England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia

  09-07-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old has been the man in the middle for two group matches at the tournament in Russia. He officiated Iran's 1-0 victory over Morocco as well as Argentina's 2-1 victory over Nigeria last month.
  
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• Wimbledon 2018: Andy Murray joins BBC Sport analysis and commentary team

  09-07-2018 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Two-time champion Andy Murray will join BBC Sport's analysis and commentary team at Wimbledon from Tuesday.
  
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• France stars train for final time ahead of semi-final clash against Belgium

  09-07-2018 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Didier Deschamps has been diligently preparing his men for Tuesday's battle at the Saint Petersburg Stadium and ran his players through their final routines.
  
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• Nadal reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final since 2011 - highlights & report

  09-07-2018 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  World number one Rafael Nadal maintains his record of not dropping a set in this year's championship with a 6-3 6-3 6-4 win over Jiri Vesely.
  
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• Former Arsenal manager Wenger likens new West Ham signing Wilshere to Messi and Mbappe

  09-07-2018 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed new West Ham signing Jack Wilshere as 'an exceptional talent' and compared the midfielder to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
  
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• 'A fast run-in to the finish' - Cavendish's Tour de France stage four guide

  09-07-2018 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider Mark Cavendish, a winner of 30 Tour de France stages, takes us through each day of this year's three-week race.
  
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• England have made amends for Iceland defeat at Euro 2016 - Dier

  09-07-2018 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Midfielder Eric Dier says England's run to the World Cup semi-finals is healing the scars of their humiliating Euro 2016 exit to Iceland.
  
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• Foden receives a hug from Guardiola as Laporte joins in first day of pre-season training at Man City

  09-07-2018 19:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Record signing Aymeric Laporte and teenage startlet Phil Foden were among the players who were put through their paces on the first day of pre-season training at Manchester City.
  
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• British Grand Prix: Kimi Räikkönen’s wife weighs in on Lewis Hamilton spat

  09-07-2018 19:37
  After a dramatic race Minttu has her say; Ferrari handles the conditions; McLaren and Williams hang their headsWhat had been a thrilling race to the end was still disappointing for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes and they closed it with what felt like sour grapes. The suggestion that Ferrari were deliberately targeting their cars and that Kimi Räikkönen had intentionally hit Hamilton was farcical on many levels, not least that planning to do so would have had to anticipate Hamilton losing
  
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• Van Avermaet takes yellow jersey as Sagan loses Tour lead

  09-07-2018 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  BMC Racing win the team time trial on day three of the Tour de France to put Greg van Avermaet in the leader's yellow jersey.
  
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• Van Avermaet takes yellow jersey as Sagan loses lead

  09-07-2018 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  BMC Racing win the team time trial on day three of the Tour de France to put Greg van Avermaet in the leader's yellow jersey.
  
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• Kei Nishikori reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time

  09-07-2018 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBERT ON NO 2 COURT: Having himself struggled with elbow issues early in the match, the No 24 seed beat an eventually hobbling Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-1.
  
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• Croatia stars are put through their paces ahead of World Cup semi-final clash against England 

  09-07-2018 19:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They faced a difficult task as they required penalties to beat hosts Russia in the quarter-final on Saturday, but Croatia have now switched their focus to their semi-final clash against England. 
  
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• Andy Murray will appear on BBC television as Wimbledon pundit

  09-07-2018 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray will appear on BBC television on Tuesday as a Wimbledon pundit before then entering the commentary box on Wednesday. Murray withdrew injured on the eve of the tournament.
  
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• Joe Root must consider future in Twenty20 after being edged out of England's short-form team 

  09-07-2018 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Root must decide if he is compromising his Test and one-day career by continuing his struggle to keep up with the Twenty20 pace after being squeezed out of England’s short-form team.
  
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• Croatia sack coach Ognjen Vukojevic over 'glory to Ukraine' video posted after beating Russia

  09-07-2018 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a 'glory to Ukraine' video posted after Croatia beat Russia on penalties.
  
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• Joe Root’s place in England T20 side is the least of their worries | Vic Marks

  09-07-2018 19:00
  Paul Farbrace says Test captain will still play a big part despite omission from final game against IndiaThe defeat by India in the T20 series is not a calamity but it is a chastening reminder that England, whatever the rankings, do not necessarily rule the roost in white-ball cricket.In Bristol in particular there was also the warning that if the sun keeps shining there are going to be some tough days ahead in the ODIs for bowlers on hard-baked pitches and glassy outfields. Continue reading...
  
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• BMC win team time trial as Sagan loses yellow jersey

  09-07-2018 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  BMC Racing win the team time trial on day three of the Tour de France to put Greg van Avermaet in the leader's yellow jersey.
  
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• Eden Hazard says N'Golo Kante is 'the best in the world'

  09-07-2018 18:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eden Hazard believes N'Golo Kante is the best defensive midfielder in the world and says Belgium will have a tough time beating France in their World Cup semi-final if his he is at his best.
  
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• BMC edge out Chris Froome's Team Sky in Tour de France's stage three

  09-07-2018 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Richie Porte's BMC team completed the 35.5km circuit around Cholet in a time of 38 minutes 46 seconds, four seconds up on Chris Froome's Team Sky and nine ahead of rivals Mitchelton-Scott.
  
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• RB Leipzig continuing pursuit of permanent deal for Everton's Ademola Lookman

  09-07-2018 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RB Leipzig are continuing their pursuit of young Everton forward Ademola Lookman. The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the Bundesliga club
  
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• Williams into Wimbledon quarter-finals - highlights & report

  09-07-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Serena Williams storms into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-set win over fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina.
  
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