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Gareth Southgate hopes England’s clash against France ‘brings millions together’

Southgate says England now have experience of ‘high pressure nights’ and wants his team to produce a performance for the country to be ‘proud of’ against France

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Petr Cech hails Jordan Pickford as Everton goalkeeper silences England 'debate'

Having kept three clean sheets from four England outings so far at the World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been lauded for his performances in Qatar by a Premier League great

Liverpool Echo · Dec 9, 2022

A look at England’s World Cup quarter-finals since 1966 ahead of France clash

There has been plenty of drama and heartache.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

WSL attendances surge 200 per cent higher after England’s Euro 2022 success

A sustained push to bring fans to the women’s game has been matched by calls to ensure younger girls have access to sports while growing up

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

74% of Irish punters backing France to dump England out of the Qatar World Cup

Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have revealed that almost three quarters of Irish fans are hoping for a French win.

Irish Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Alcohol deaths in the UK rose to record level in 2021

Deaths from alcohol in the UK have risen to their highest level since records began in 2001, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In 2021, 9,641 people (14.8 per 100,000) died as a result of alcohol: a rise of 7.4% from 2020.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2022

Common theme in England players' interviews speaks volumes ahead of France showdown

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: England face France in the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals and there is an agreement between the Three Lions stars and the French media

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Bukayo Saka urged to ‘cheat like Lionel Messi’ to help England beat France in World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Bukayo Saka should take a leaf out of Lionel Messi’s book and “cheat” off the ball in England’s World Cup quarter-final with France, according to Adam Lallana.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Watch: Joe Lycett ‘not satisfied’ with response from Beckham’s team to shredding stunt

Joe Lycett has revealed David Beckham’s representatives have contacted him after he pretended to shred £10,000. Last month, the comedian issued an ultimatum to the former England captain where he called for Beckham to pull out of his deal – reportedly worth £10 million – with Qatar, where homosexuality is…

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Hugo Lloris responds to France "weak link" concern and makes Harry Kane admission

Hugo Lloris has played for Tottenham in the Premier League for nine years and knows England's players intimately ahead of their World Cup quarter-final - but he has also been heavily criticised

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022