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Alex Dakers

England route to World Cup 2026 final as former winners lie in wait

England will have to beat the best if they are to end 60 years of hurt by winning the World Cup this summer.

The expanded 48-team World Cup gives plenty of opportunities to smaller nations, but the big hitters - minus Italy - will all fancy their chances across United States, Canada and Mexico.

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