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England national football team
World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 28, 2018 at 7pm UK
 
Belgium national football team

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Januzaj (51')
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England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Harry Maguire hails "brave" Gareth Southgate for rotating squad
England centre-back Harry Maguire believes that Gareth Southgate's decision to make eight changes against Belgium will prove to be "the right decision".
Jun 30, 16:32
England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli: 'Belgium loss has not cost England momentum at World Cup'
Dele Alli plays down suggestions that England's 1-0 defeat to Belgium in their final World Cup Group G game will has cost them momentum in the tournament.
Jun 30, 14:45
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane understood Belgium snub'
England manager Gareth Southgate praises captain Harry Kane for his "real leadership" in understanding the decision to rest the forward against Belgium.
Jun 30, 12:24
John Stones during an England training session on June 13, 2018
Gareth Southgate has "no concerns" over John Stones fitness
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that he has "no concerns" about the fitness of John Stones, who was replaced midway through the 1-0 loss to Belgium on Thursday.
Jun 29, 17:14
Marcus Rashford during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Alan Smith: 'Marcus Rashford wasted his audition to replace Raheem Sterling'
Alan Smith insists that Marcus Rashford did not do enough against Belgium to warrant a starting place ahead of Raheem Sterling for England's showdown with Colombia.
Jun 29, 16:51
Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on May 13, 2018
Marcus Rashford: 'Belgium defeat a good test'
England forward Marcus Rashford says that the Three Lions' 1-0 defeat to Belgium was a "good test" ahead of their last-16 match against Colombia on Tuesday.
Jun 29, 13:30
Adnan Januzaj in action for Real Sociedad in the Europa League on February 15, 2018
Adnan Januzaj delighted to prove critics wrong
Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj reveals that he was "very happy" to have scored the winning goal against England in Thursday evening's Group G decider.
Jun 29, 10:50
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier in action during the Premier League clash with Leicester City on May 13, 2018
Eric Dier: 'England are disappointed after Belgium defeat'
England midfielder Eric Dier admits that he is "disappointed" after the Three Lions were beaten 1-0 by Belgium.
Jun 29, 10:38
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Rotating England squad was right decision'
Gareth Southgate is happy with his decision to make eight changes to England's starting lineup for the 1-0 defeat to Belgium on Thursday night.
Jun 29, 09:24
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: "This is the best World Cup I have been involved in"
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes that the World Cup in Russia is the best one that he has been a part of during his career.
Jun 28, 22:26
England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England not satisfied with Belgium defeat'
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that his side were not happy with their 1-0 defeat to Belgium on Thursday.
Jun 28, 22:09

The Match

Match Report

Adnan Januzaj's moment of quality early in the second half earns Belgium a 1-0 win over England in Thursday night's Group G showdown at the Kaliningrad Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Belgium's 1-0 win over England, as the Red Devils picked up all three points to top Group G.

Team News

England boss Gareth Southgate makes eight changes to his team for Thursday's Group G decider with Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.

Preview

Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.

Build-up
Marouane Fellaini in action for Manchester United on April 29, 2018
Marouane Fellaini: 'Jesse Lingard a very clever player'
Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini says that Manchester United teammate Jesse Lingard is a "very clever" player.
Jun 28, 12:20
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'England have desire'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez praises England counterpart Gareth Southgate for instilling "desire" into the Three Lions camp.
Jun 28, 11:11
England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Welsh Office to fly England flag for World Cup clash against Belgium
The Welsh Office confirms that it will fly the St George's Cross to show support for England ahead of their World Cup meeting with Belgium.
Jun 28, 10:33
England's Jesse Lingard applauds their fans as he walks off the pitch after being substituted in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Jesse Lingard 'excited' about England future
Jesse Lingard insists that England are out to win when they take on Belgium in Kaliningrad on Thursday, as he predicts a bright future for the national side.
Jun 28, 10:11
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku ruled out of England clash
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez says that forward Romelu Lukaku will play no part in Thursday's World Cup clash with England due to injury.
Jun 27, 18:54
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'Thibaut Courtois tough to beat'
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that his team have a serious job on their hands when it comes to finding a route past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Jun 27, 13:01
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'Building momentum is key for England'
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists that beating Belgium on Thursday night is the only thing his side are thinking about.
Jun 26, 16:21
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville: 'Gareth Southgate should make changes'
Gary Neville urges England boss Gareth Southgate to make "three or four changes" to his XI for Thursday's clash with Belgium.
Jun 26, 12:58
Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Roberto Martinez to consider changing entire Belgium team for England game
Roberto Martinez hints that he will make wholesale changes for Belgium's final Group G outing against England on Thursday.
Jun 26, 09:45
Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld in action against Brighton & Hove Albion on April 17, 2018
Toby Alderweireld wary of Harry Kane threat
Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld says that his side will be prepared to stop Harry Kane's goal threat when the teams clash on Thursday.
Jun 25, 13:13
England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate optimistic over Dele Alli recovery for Belgium game
England boss Gareth Southgate provides a positive update on the fitness of Dele Alli ahead of Thursday's meeting with Belgium in Kaliningrad.
Jun 25, 10:15
Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens doubtful for England game
Belgium could be without Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens for their Group G clash against England as all three players are carrying knocks.
Jun 23, 16:59
Harry Kane in action for England in October 2017
Jan Vertonghen: 'Harry Kane one of world's best strikers'
Tottenham Hotspur and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen admits that he is not looking forward to the prospect of facing clubmate Harry Kane at this summer's World Cup.
Mar 25, 20:21
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