Southgate’s England achieved more than I ever did – Gerrard

Steven Gerrard said England deserve ‘a hell of a reception’ when they return from the World Cup, admitting Gareth Southgate’s side have already achieved... Read more

Belgium vs England: Bronze medal now the minimum for Meunier

Thomas Meunier says beating England to the bronze medal is now the minimum requirement for Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.

The best and worst World Cup third-place play-offs

Belgium and England meet for the second time in this World Cup on Saturday, as they face off for the bronze medal at Russia... Read more

I am one of the world’s best – Lovren

Dejan Lovren described himself as ‘one of the best defenders in the world’ after he helped Croatia to a World Cup semi-final victory over... Read more

Neville suspects Kane carried injury at World Cup

Gary Neville claimed England’s Harry Kane appeared to be playing with an injury throughout the World Cup knockout stages after the striker misfired in... Read more

French stars dominate WC Team of the Semi-Finals

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round the semi-finals as the French stars shine brightest, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Reaching World Cup final a ‘miracle’, says Mandzukic

Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a ‘miracle’ after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Luzhniki... Read more

Lloris wants France to learn from Euro 2016 heartbreak

The heartache of Euro 2016 has increased Hugo Lloris’ resolve to lift the World Cup as France captain on Sunday.

Pogba urges France to avenge Euros defeat

Paul Pogba has urged France not to let an opportunity to win the World Cup pass as Les Bleus booked their place in Sunday’s... Read more

Deschamps eschews artistry in pursuit of greatest prize

There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.