England train after good start to World Cup
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England continue their Qatar World Cup 2022 campaign on Friday with Harry Kane’s involvement unclear.
The Three Lions forward is awaiting results of a scan after picking up an ankle injury in the 6-2 victory over Iran on Monday with Kane’s involvement against the United States on Friday unclear.
England manager Gareth Southgate had downplayed concerns over his fitness in the press conference immediately following the Iran game. “I think Harry’s fine,” the manager said of the 2018 Golden Boot winner. “I mean, it obviously looked a bad tackle but he carried on in the game and we took him off, really, because we felt it was a moment we could do that.”
In another busy day in Qatar, contenders Croatia, Germany, Spain and Belgium are all in action. While Saudi Arabia’s shock victory over Argentina continues to make waves around the world.
Follow live World Cup news today below:
1669203681Morocco 0-0 Croatia81 mins: Modric whips it in from the right but it can only be harmlessly headed wide by Josko Gvardiol, who is penalised for climbing on a defender anyway.
Two subs for Morocco: En-Nesyri and Ounahi OFF, Hamdallah and Sabiri ON.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:41
1669203674Harry Kane to undergo ankle scan in injury scare before England vs USAEngland captain Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle to determine whether he sustained an injury during the World Cup opener against Iran.
Kane stayed down after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge during Monday’s Group B match, with the striker’s foot appearing to twist awkwardly.
The Tottenham forward has a history of ankle injuries and he was subsequently brought off in the 75th minute of the 6-2 win.
England face the USA in their second group stage match on Friday night, with Kane now considered to be a doubt for Gareth Southgate’s side.
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Alex Pattle23 November 2022 11:41
1669203571Morocco 0-0 Croatia79 mins: A sub for Croatia.
Kovacic OFF, Majer ON.
The 2018 finalists now have a free-kick in the Moroccan half on the right-hand side…
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:39
1669203490Morocco 0-0 Croatia78 mins: We have our first yellow card – Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in the book for a late clip on Luka Modric, who turned him beautifully.
No-brainer.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:38
1669203408Morocco 0-0 Croatia75 mins: Hakimi does well to win a free-kick on the right, with Perisic baited in…
Not been the best game this, it has to be said. 15 minutes to go in Al Khor – will we have a late twist?
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:36
1669203156Morocco 0-0 Croatia73 mins: Really good defending from Morocco’s Nayef Aguerd to deny Dejan Lovren a header at the back post, another corner.
Pressure growing from Croatia, but Morocco keeper Yassine Bounou claims easily.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:32
1669203070Morocco 0-0 Croatia72 mins: Modric plays in a terrific free-kick and it’s acrobatically cleared by Morocco in the box!
Croatia corner…
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:31
1669203036Morocco 0-0 Croatia71 mins: Croatia enjoying a sustained period of possession here, but not really doing an awful lot with it – Morocco very solid in their shape.
Another sub: Kramaric OFF, Livaja ON.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:30
1669202715Morocco 0-0 Croatia65 mins: What a strike from Hakimi!
The ball is laid off to the PSG defender who smashes a 30-yard shot with immense power… but it’s straight at Croatia keeper Dominik Livaković, who palms it away!
Got the crowd off their seats though. Meanwhile, Morocco make another sub: Boufal comes off for Ezzalzouli.
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:25
1669202597Morocco 0-0 Croatia64 mins: Hakimi makes a storming run down the right but his cross into the box misses everyone!
Morocco now with a free-kick 10 yards outside the box, centre-left of the pitch. Decent opening again…
Kieran Jackson23 November 2022 11:23
