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Rayan Cherki could not hide his frustration following France's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals. The Manchester City star hit back at reporters when questioned about the performance of his team-mate Lucas Digne, who endured a night to forget in Dallas.

England have been warned that they face an "impossible" task in trying to nullify Lionel Messi ahead of their historic World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina. The Inter Miami superstar is set to face the Three Lions for the first time in his illustrious career with a place in the showpiece final on the line.

Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke were expected to make significant contributions to England’s cause at the 2026 World Cup, but Michael Owen has admitted to GOAL that said collection of wingers have “not really worked” out as planned. Thomas Tuchel is yet to settle on a preferred pairing of wide attackers, with no member of a star-studded quartet truly convincing when being given opportunities in which to impress.

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has crowned Harry Kane as the greatest striker in the nation's history as the Three Lions prepare for a monumental World Cup semi-final clash against Argentina. The 1966 hat-trick hero believes the current captain has surpassed all who came before him, including the icons of England's only triumphant campaign.