America show grit in draw with lacklustre England

Boos greeted the final whistle as England blew their chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase with a match to spare in a turgid 0-0 draw with the United States. Monday’s 6-2 thumping of Iran represented their best start to a major tournament, but Friday’s loose and lacklustre performance brought Gareth Southgate’s side back down to earth.

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Saka shines as England put six past Iran

England’s Fifa World Cup campaign opened in thoroughly convincing fashion as they outclassed Iran in an incident-packed match in Doha. Gareth Southgate’s side strolled to victory, with Iran’s hopeless plight made worse by the early loss of goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand to concussion after a clash of heads with team-mate Majid Hosseini.

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The big Euro 2020 Review

Marking The Spot looks back on the past four weeks of football and the thrilling moments Euro 2020 produced. I name my team of the tournament and I hand out several awards for the biggest achievers and the biggest disappointments.

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Italy crowned champions of Europe with penalty shootout win over England

Italy came from a goal down to win Euro 2020 3-2 on penalties denying England a dream win at Wembley. Luke Shaw gave England an early lead but Italy fought back drawing level through Leonardo Bonucci while Gianluigi Donnarumma became a hero saving two penalties

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Controversial penalty sees England edge out Denmark to reach Euro 2020 Final

A controversial penalty saw England narrowly see off Denmark 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2020 where they will face Italy. Mikkel Damsgaard fired Denmark into the lead but an own goal from Simon Kjaer brought England level. A controversial penalty won by Raheem Sterling saw Harry Kane score from a rebound.

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