It has been 56 years since England started waiting for another World Cup. The first and last achievement was in the 1966 World Cup held in Nadu. Bobby Moore was the winner. West Germany was defeated 4-2 in the final. Geoffrey Hurst’s hat-trick was the highlight.
After that, every time the fans are enchanted and disappointed. It was fourth in 1990 and 2018. Last time in Russia, they lost to Croatia in the semi-finals. In the losers final, they could not beat Belgium and finished fourth.
This time he was in great form in the qualifying round. Eight wins and two draws in 10 games. He scored 39 goals and conceded only three. Captain Harry Kane scored 12 goals and became the top scorer in Europe. Runner-up in the Eurocup last year. In the final, they lost to Italy in a shootout.
Then there are complete setbacks. They are winless in six games in the UEFA Nations League. Lost twice to Hungary. First one goal and then four goals. Worst performance since 2014. However, coach Gareth Southgate is confident that none of this will affect the World Cup. The national team is rich with players who have flown in from European clubs. The coach is confused about who to play in which position. Another problem is that the players do not shine in the national jersey.
Harry Kane is the spearhead of the team. Raheem Sterling is also there to score. Another player to watch out for is the new generation Bukayo Saka. In the midfield is Liverpool star Jordan Henderson. Injuries to players have left a significant dent in the defense. Defensive mainstay Reese James and Calvin Phillips, who can be used in both midfield and defence, are out. Another star Kyle Walker is undergoing treatment. Harry Maguire and John Stones are expected to return from injury. Will Harry Kane and his team be able to achieve what the golden line of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard failed to do?
Wales waited 64 years
Wales is a country with a population of thirty two million. Part of it is adjacent to England. The other three parts are the sea. This tiny country has been waiting for 64 years to play the World Cup for the second time. Previously played in 1958 Sweden World Cup. Akuri lost to eventual champions Brazil in the quarterfinals. It was actually Pele’s goal that surrendered. Later, Wales was forgotten in world football. Finished second behind Belgium in the first round of European qualification. Four wins, one loss and three draws in eight games. The ticket was taken by defeating Austria and Ukraine in the play-offs. Later it was a miserable performance in the UEFA Nations League. Losing five out of six games.
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After England in the group, Wales is the strongest. Three experienced players form the foundation of the team. Wale Hennessy under the bar. Chris Hunter in defence. Gareth Bale is all about progress. It will be Bale’s last World Cup at the age of 33. 40 goals in 108 times in the national shirt is the record. Wales want pre-quarters as youth joins veterans.
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