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Belgium and England, still affected by the semi-final elimination, close their participation in Russia 2018 with the meeting scheduled for St Petersburg stadium, to determine the third place of the World Championship.
This is a forced consolation for two teams who, a few days ago, have kept their expectations much higher. This will not relieve the winner excessively and will not aggravate the penalty of the losers. But this is one more appointment in the tournament schedule, the penultimate one, which must be completed.
Back to St. Petersburg Belgium. The scenario where half a week ago invaded the disappointment after losing to France in the semi-final in a historic event for the selection of "red devils".
The bet, however, is a major prize for all Roberto Martínez. A third place would be the best ranking of a World Cup in the history of Belgian football.
He only experienced a similar situation once. It was in Mexico in 1986. Rejected from the final by Argentina, gave way to third place in France, again France, who won 4-2 in overtime.
He was never seen in another equality the choice of Belgium one of the most applauded for his game proposal, for the show offered on the turf and for Memorable victories in Russia 2018 as the return he won against Japan in the second round or the brilliant triumph
The generation probably the most talented of Belgian football was halfway to the final. The clash may suppose a farewell to the selection for some of its members that in four years will be submitted by the twilight of his career. Russia 2018 was considered the last great opportunity for many of its components. Players like Vincent Kompany, Marouane Fellaini or Dries Mertens could face their last World Cup fixture.
Belgium, however, left behind the ballast of the loser who fell in Brazil 2014 and the European Championship of France in 19459003 The team of Roberto Martinez, a technician who comes out stronger from the competition, did not return to the tournament.
The Spanish coach, who has rested nine of his latest starters, those who drive more spending in Russia, In Thursday's session, you can dramatically change your eleven against England, a team that has already exceeded 1-0 days in the group stage.
All components of the team had minutes in this World Cup. In this sense, there is no pending commitment. However, he can remove Eden Hazard, Tobi Alderweireld or Kevin De Bruyne from the accident. Romelu Lukaku, however, has his last chance to continue Harry Kane in the scoreboard. Two goals separate him from the English in one of the few incitement of the game.
England enters this match for third place after the disappointment of defeat in the semi-finals of Luzhniki of Moscow against Croatia, A match in which he led the mark with a superb Kieran Trippier free kick, but could not finish when he dominated in the first half.
After seeing how Ivan Perisic equalized the match in a second time where the English team gave up a whole lot and fall into overtime by Mario Mandzukic at the great disappointment were added a large number of messages of encouragement and pride for a group
In this way, 'Tres Leones & # 39; Gareth Southgate will participate in St. Petersburg for finishing the best way a 2018 Russian World Cup in which pen person They knew that they could continue competing at this stage, even for final consolation.
The English coach has several doubts with players who put an end to physical problems in the semifinal, midfield Trippier, midfielder Jordan Henderson and center Kyle Walker
That could give access to eleven to Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right side, Gary Cahill in the center and Eric Dier as midfielder, who could join Danny Rose on the other side by Ashley Young, and forward Marcus Rashford in the position of Raheem Sterling.
The World Cup's top scorer and England captain, Harry Kane, could be in the game for the opportunity to complete his scoring account, which goes through six goals. , three penalties. In addition, his replacement, Jamie Vardy, had physical problems.
The current English national team is already the best scorer in its history in the World Cup, with twelve goals in this edition that exceed the eleven in England. 1966, but Kane still has ten goals from Gary Lineker between Mexico 1986 and Italy 1990. At 24, Kane will have time to beat him.
– Probably Alignments:
Belgium: Courtois, Dendonker, Kompany, Vermaelen, Miller, Thorgan Hazard, Witxel, Fellaini, Mertens, Tielemans and Romelu Lukaku
England: Pickford ; Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, Stones, Cahill, Rose; Alli, Dier, Lingard or Delph; Rashford and Kane
Arbitrator: Alireza Faghani (IRN)
Stadium. St Petersburg Stadium
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