PUBLISHED: 16:53 04 July 2018 | UPDATED: 17:01 04 July 2018 Stacia Briggs From ITV Sport 2018 WORLD CUP LIVE Live on ITV Pictured: Gary Neville, Lee Dixon, Jacqui Oatley, Ian Wright, Mark Pugatch, Eniola Aluko, Glen Hoddle and Ryan Giggs ITV has unveiled its squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia along with its plans for covering the tournament - including a star-studded on-screen line-up of some of footballÕs biggest names ahead of kick-off on June 14. Joining presenter Mark Pougatch on the plane to Moscow to lend their experience and expertise to ITVÕs tournament coverage will be Gary Neville and regular pundits Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon as well as England womenÕs striker Eniola Aluko, former French international Patrice Evra, Celtic and Sweden legend Henrik Larsson, Republic of Ireland manager Martin OÕNeill, former Croatia and West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, and Euro 2016 final referee Mark Clattenburg. ITV is looking forward to … [Read more...] about Double fault! Wimbledon men’s singles final and World Cup final to clash on TV
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The Latest: World Cup visitors use fan IDs to seek EU asylum
Updated 9:54 am, Thursday, June 21, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Thursday at the World Cup (all times local): 7:48 p.m. Some World Cup visitors are reported to have used their visa-free entry to Russia and fan identity documents as a means to seek asylum in the European Union by crossing the border to neighboring Finland. Finnish public broadcaster YLE reported that a Nigerian citizen was detained last Friday at the Vainikkala border point, the main entry point to Finland from St. Petersburg and Moscow, after presenting a forged Brazilian passport. Three Moroccan men were detained Sunday after illegally crossing the border in the woods near the same border post. YLE said the Nigerian citizen and Moroccans had used their World Cup IDs for visa-free entry to Russia, and that all four have sought asylum in Finland. Russia is allowing fans with FIFA credentials to visit without a visa during the tournament. Finnish border guard spokesman Marko Saareks told YLE that … [Read more...] about The Latest: World Cup visitors use fan IDs to seek EU asylum
England will have a winning World Cup squad in Russia – even if the players fail to impress on the field
ENGLAND has a winning World Cup squad on its way to Russia – even if the players fail to impress on the field. There is a whole new wave of wags on the scene, and they are collectively so hot they could warm up our frosty relations with the host nation. The unfamiliar faces come thanks to boss Gareth Southgate’s new-look 23-man squad featuring just five players who went to Brazil four years ago. And a fresh batch of footballers means a fresh batch of wives and girlfriends, who will be happy to hear that a recent study by US academics found a sex ban on England’s footballers would make no difference to their World Cup success or failure. But Southgate still isn’t making it easy for them. He has said partners will have to fork out £10,000 each to join the players in Russia, because the FA has refused to foot their security bill. Some wags are still deciding whether to pay up. BEN GRIFFITHS introduces the wonderful wags behind our team.Annie Kilner … [Read more...] about England will have a winning World Cup squad in Russia – even if the players fail to impress on the field
Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart and Gary Cahill face England World Cup blow – reports
0 Comments Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart and Gary Cahill face England World Cup blow – reports BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Jack Wilshere and Gary Cahill have joined goalkeeper Joe Hart in being left out of England’s World Cup squad, according to reports. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/jack-wilshere-joe-hart-and-gary-cahill-face-england-world-cup-blow-reports-36910581.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/article36910576.ece/c6d7f/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_4cba572d-abc1-41e6-9d1a-841941ee2c03_1 Email Jack Wilshere and Gary Cahill have joined goalkeeper Joe Hart in being left out of England’s World Cup squad, according to reports. Manager Gareth Southgate will name his 23-man squad for the summer tournament on Wednesday and looks set to omit the three high-profile figures. The satisfaction of those selected will contrast with the disappointment of those missing out on Russia 2018, with the experienced Hart expected to miss the cut. … [Read more...] about Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart and Gary Cahill face England World Cup blow – reports
Former Bury Town and Ipswich Academy keeper Nick Pope set to be named in England’s World Cup squad
PUBLISHED: 17:02 15 May 2018 | UPDATED: 17:02 15 May 2018 Nick Pope looks set to be joining England at the World Cup just seven years after playing for Bury Town. Picture: PA Archant Former Bury Town keeper and Ipswich Academy reject Nick Pope looks set to be named in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Joe Hart has apparently been told that he won't be going to the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT Months of speculation, scrutiny and intrigue come to a head tomorrow afternoon, when the 23 men charged with taking on the world’s best are revealed. Their delight will contrast markedly with the disappointment of those missing out on Russia, with Hart - comfortably England’s most experienced player - said to miss the cut. - MORE: Nick Pope on his release by Ipswich Town England boss Gareth Southgate is reported to have called the 75-cap goalkeeper on Monday evening to tell him he would not be in the squad, with uncapped Burnley shot-stopper Pope … [Read more...] about Former Bury Town and Ipswich Academy keeper Nick Pope set to be named in England’s World Cup squad