World Cup

Bukayo Saka is expected to start against Senegal in England’s last-16 clash on Sunday night, despite reports that Phil Foden will keep his place.

Takehiro Tomiyasu believes he’ll be in better shape for Japan’s next match, and he’s vowed to try and stop Ivan Perisic on behalf of the Arsenal fans.

Gabriel Martinelli has received plenty of praise for his first Brazil start at the World Cup on Friday, despite Cameroon winning the match.

Granit Xhaka won the Man of the Match award as Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday, but he was involved in a few controversial incidents.

Takehiro Tomiyasu says playing regularly in the Premier League gave him the tools to compete against Jordi Alba and Ansu Fati on Thursday.

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Gabriel Jesus is one of the best strikers in the world, and World Cup goals will come for him.

Gabriel Martinelli is impressing in training with Brazil and will start against Cameroon on Friday, according to the media in his home country.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joked that he’ll probably get banned after a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland’s match against Argentina.

On Wednesday evening, Arsenal and the FA confirmed that Ben White had returned from the World Cup in Qatar due to ‘personal reasons’.

William Saliba is set to make his first start of France’s World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Wednesday, according to a report from France.

Granit Xhaka won’t hold back if he gets the chance to face his Arsenal teammates when Switzerland face Brazil on Monday.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to miss Japan’s match against Costa Rica on Sunday, but he should return in time for their final group game against Spain.

England did not enjoy a good night in their second group game against the USA, coming away with only a point after a boring match with few chances created by either side.

With the first round of World Cup group fixtures now behind us, Bukayo Saka has been named WhoScored’s Player of the Round.

Emile Heskey believes Bukayo Saka is England’s most valuable player now that Gareth Southgate’s using him in his correct position.

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has admitted he loves Mikel Arteta, after seeing the Arsenal coach in the All or Nothing documentary.

Japan provided another World Cup shock on Wednesday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.

Takehiro Tomiyasu was taken aback that Thiago Alcantara isn’t in the Spain squad for the World Cup, admitting he doesn’t watch their games.

William Saliba is now unlikely to start France’s opening World Cup fixture against Australia on Tuesday, with the return of Raphael Varane to fitness.

Bukayo Saka needs no reminder of what happened at the last major tournament England played in but after his special performance in their first World Cup game, Declan Rice has hailed his teammate for his strength of character.