‘An eternal shame’: Bilic and Croatia aim to use 7-0 humbling as fuel against England
The home humiliation last month has left a scar on Croatian football but their manager wants them to use it to positive effect in the Wembley rematch As Croatia prepare to face England at Wembley on Thursday in the Nations League, wounds from a humiliating defeat by the same opponents just over a month ago are fresh…
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Archive, 1990: Peter Shilton wins 125th cap making him England’s record appearance holder
9 July 1990: The goalkeeper’s 20-year international career ends at the Italia 90 World Cup Harry Kane is expected to break the record for England men’s appearances tonight against Croatia at Wembley in the Nations League, overtaking goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s 125 appearances, a record set nearly four decades ago at…
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Harry Kane’s England caps record: an illustrious career in numbers and charts
Striker to play historic 126th match and that’s far from the only statistic that sets him apart for his country Harry Kane will become the most capped player for England’s men when he features against Croatia at Wembley. Yet in the context of the grand history of international football, his record total will be rela…
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‘I’ve had to prove people wrong’: Kane still striving before record England cap
Captain’s 126th cap against Croatia will top Shilton’s record Kane aims to increase record for younger players to catch Harry Kane says he still feels a pressure to prove his worth, even as he prepares to become England’s most capped men’s player, as he outlined his determination to set records that will stand for y…
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Hill gets first England call-up as Konsa cover
Bournemouth defender James Hill is added to the England squad for Thursday's Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley.
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- Guardian — FootballTue, 06 Oct · 19:15
Scotland v Slovenia, Croatia v Spain, and more: Nations League football – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offs Live scores | Read today’s Football Daily | Email Simon The Nations League is reaching the stage when decisions are made – indeed one could be made tonight, with Spain on the verge of joining their Iberian cousins Portugal in the quarter-finals, just one win for t…
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- Guardian — FootballTue, 06 Oct · 09:00
Schooled for success: how English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory
In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer window If there is a secret to Midtjylland’s success in the transfer market then it starts in the classroom. Before this summer the Danish club renowned for an innovative approach had ba…
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