There are over 4,500 miles separating Manchester from Doha and it might have felt like a million more for Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho this summer. However, for one of those two Manchester United forwards, Qatar will be feeling that little bit closer.
One kick away from immortality last summer, Rashford and Sancho were among three players to miss penalties as England suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 showpiece.
In stepping up for their country, those two - with Sancho then yet to sign for United - and Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka displayed immense courage, and similar fortitude will be needed for England to finally overcome their hoodoo and reign supreme on the global stage in Qatar.
