Key events
Rice to start for England
Beyond Kane and Bellingham, the man at the heart of England’s midfield is the most important player in the side (imo).
Good thing, then, that he’s fit and ready to start.
Let’s get things going with two pieces to whet the whistle.
First it’s Sid Lowe reporting from Dallas who hears from Lamine Yamal, a young kid who doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘pressure’:
Nick Ames is also in Dallas and, like the rest of us, is full of praise for a French team that has the potential to go down as one of the greatest of all time:
Preamble
Daniel Gallan
It’s the deep breath before the plunge. The little leg shake before the starting gun is fired. The sense of anticipation as you notice your waiter carrying a plate of food that looks like your order.
You know what I’m saying? Of course you do! It’s the World Cup semi-finals!
For the first time in the tournament’s history the world’s top four ranked teams have made it to the penultimate round. And few can argue that France, Spain, England and Argentina deserve to be here (though I’d love to know if you think otherwise).
Tonight at 8pm BST, 2pm in Dallas, it’s the freewheeling French against the methodical Spanish.
We’ll build up to that as well as check in on how England and Argentina are getting on, look at some more Fifa shenanigans and sweep across any club transfer news that filters our way.
As always, send in your thoughts or questions. All are welcome.
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