Belgium against its first World Cup medal

Belgium

After five consecutive triumphs, he finally became a Belgian referee in the semi-final against France. The Blues have been able to shoot the longest straw in a game-based event, even while running. It was clear, however, that France felt like the most cumbersome team and that the routine of these contexts was apparent.

The defeat naturally transpired for Belgium, but they did not seem to be injured after Tuesday's match. "The Red Devils" have a fourth place in the World Cup final. The best result and therefore a bronze medal would be a great success.

There is therefore no doubt that Roberto Martínez will put the strongest possible teams on the legs during the Saturday. Roleplayer Thomas Meunier returns from the stop and it is important. How Martínez chooses to form his other midfielder remains to be seen. There is a variety of choices. However, the Treback line is again composed of Kompany Alderweireld and Vertonghen while Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku teach [19659003] Can this Belgian generation full of stars enter the history books and become the first national team to win a World Cup medal?

England

He does not come home. It's clear after England's match against Croatia on Wednesday. Although Kieran Trippier gave "The Three Lions" advance by a delicate free kick, there was a loss for the Balkan country. The Croats were significantly better in the second half and recognized by the giant Ivan Perisic. Then Mario Mandzukic could extinguish the English dream of the World Cup gold when he decided in the long run.

The shortcomings in the line of three lines of England seemed clear. Kyle Walker made some mistakes, logically since he usually plays the backbone. At the same time, in the middle of John Stones and Harry Maguire were torn apart during the prolongation, and they fought for the crucial goal when Mandzukic s & # 39, is held diligently. were the English angry. The whole country and the team believed that it was time for the first World Cup final since the gold in 1966. The fall did not take place and it is difficult to see how the British will hurry for a bronze match three days later. According to the interviews conducted, the biggest part of the disappointment is to miss the final, instead of waiting for the bronze match.

Given that many players seemed tired and perhaps unjustified, it would not be surprising that there had been changes in Gareth Southgate's starting line . Kieran Trippier was injured during the extension and did not learn to play here. Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker had feelings and learned to be replaced. It remains to be seen if there are other changes.