WC RUSSIA 2018

Ruben Loftus-Cheek keen to focus on World Cup

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has admitted he is uncertain where his domestic future lies but insists he wants to focus on the World Cup first. The 22-year-old is a product of Chelsea’s...

England form pleases Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate says England are raring to get their World Cup campaign up and running after claiming positive results in the recent warm-up games. The Three Lions are unbeaten in 10 matches...

Olivier Giroud ready for opener

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will be available to start for France in their opening World Cup game against Australia, according to Didier Deschamps. The 31-year-old's place at the World Cup was at...

Nacho Fernandez relishing Cristiano Ronaldo battle

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez believes he is good enough to start and take on Real Madrid team-mate when his side face Portugal at the World Cup this summer. The two European rivals have been drawn...

Vincent Kompany confident of winning fitness battle

Belgium and Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is confident he will be fit to feature in his side’s first World Cup game against Panama on June 18. The 32-year-old is currently struggling with...

Gilberto Silva: Casemiro is key

Former Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva insists Real Madrid man Casemiro is key to his team’s chances of winning another World Cup this summer. Brazil are the 5.25 favourites for the tournament in...

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France coach Didier Deschamps stands by Hugo Lloris

France coach Didier Deschamps has leapt to the defence of Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris following his side’s 1-1 draw with the USA in Lyon on Saturday night. The friendly was France’s last...

Gareth Southgate: Anything is possible this summer

England manager Gareth Southgate has claimed anything is possible this summer as his team try to defy their critics by winning the World Cup in Russia. Southgate has picked a young 23-man squad for the...

Gonzalo Higuain fascinated by Premier League

Gonzalo Higuain admits he would be open to a switch to the Premier League in the future as it "fascinates" him. The former Real Madrid forward has spent the last five years playing in Italy,...

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala wary of France threat

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala hopes his side can avoid France as they bid to enjoy a successful run at the World Cup. Juventus ace Dybala will be competing at his first World Cup finals this summer and...

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