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Belgium – England ("St. Petersburg", 17:00 MSK)
In Russia, teams have already met. Almost a month ago, the British and Belgians, who were part of Group G with the 2018 draw, played for first place in their foursome. At that time, the teams had an equal number of points, and the victory guaranteed the exit of the group stage to a weaker opponent, as it seemed then.
In one way or another, but the victory in this game was won by the Belgians. The match, strictly speaking, has proved far-fetched for an amateur: with a minimum of sharpness, moments and other delights from the favorite battle.
This is understandable because both teams were already guaranteeing
The victory of the "red devils" brought the ball Adnan Januzai, scored in the 51st minute of the meeting – 1: 0 final score, which got the first place of the Martinez group in the Japan team . The British had to settle for the second line and the Colombians.
England and Belgium managed to manage not only Japan and Colombia, but also the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. There, the Belgians met France, in a tense battle in loser "tricolor" with a minimal difference (0: 1). The British, by the way, the tournament grid has led to a less formidable opponent – the Croatian national team.
And even while leading the meeting, the "three lions" succeeded in giving way to the Balkan opening of the world. Mario Mandzhukich won the "checker" victory and the first World Cup final. England has not been so far 28 years, so some progress has yet reached the wards of Gareth Southgate. However, considering both the strength of the adversary and his own ambitions, the British, who confidently crossed all stages
It is interesting that no matter how the English play with the Belgians, they are already ready to meet in their country. of the world 2018
1/2 finals, 11/07/2018, 9:00 pm
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"We would certainly like to organize a reception for the English football team that has performed so well in Russia, and we will discuss this with the Football Association of England", – quotes the words of RIA Novosti official of may.
Apparently, in the homeland of football, the game for third place mundialya not cited. the British saw the ebe medals at the world championships in the distant 1966. Then the home World Cup was marked for the victory of the England team. Today, we will only have to play for bronze, but it is already something
The history of meetings between England and Belgium is quite rich. The teams played 22 times one with the other. Statistics from the British side: The team beat the Belgians in 15 games, only losing two, including at the 2018 World Cup.
Also between the teams recorded five draws.
It should be noted that the meeting between England and Belgium will be almost record – until the 2018 World Cup, teams competed twice in the same World one time in this century , while in 2002, Brazil and Turkey held two full-time matches.
The game is also interesting young mundialya teams.
The "red devils" six players who have reached the mark of 80 matches for the national team. The champion is defender Jan Vertongen, with 107 matches. The British are absolutely the opposite situation. The most games for the "Three Lions" were played by defenseman Gary Cahill, 32. 61 is a figure that fades before Belgian veterans
Belgians and English are not without problems of staff for the match
Three leaders of the team may miss the match: defenders Kieran Trippierre and Kyle Walker, as well as midfielder Jordan Henderson.
All three went out to defend the colors of the national team at the 2018 World Cup in five games. In this respect, the "Red Devils" breathe easier. According to the latest news from the Belgian camp, all players will be able to play with England. In addition, defender Tom Meunier, who missed the match against France
Fagani. The badistants of the 40-year-old judge will be his compatriots Reza Sohatdan and Mohammed Mansuri.
Zhanna Odnozyorkina
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