Roberto Mancini’s Italy aiming to extend remarkable unbeaten run

Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals

Lukaku dominant but can he do it against a defence?

Striker makes impressive Chelsea debut but more formidable challenges lie ahead than brittle Gunners

Euro 2020 quarter-finals: Dates, venues, story so far

We take a look at how Friday and Saturday’s four quarter-final ties are shaping up

Romelu Lukaku: ‘I hope he is healthy and I dedicate this performance to him’

Belgium striker scores twice in Russia win before turning thoughts to Inter team-mate Eriksen

Euro 2020 Group B: Can Belgium’s golden generation deliver?

Denmark should progress to knockout stages ahead of Russia and Finland

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Belgium relief as Kevin de Bruyne to join Euro squad on Monday

Midfielder underwent minor surgery on eye socket injured in Champions League final

Roberto Martinez signs new Belgium contract to 2022

Catalan’s contract was due to run out after postponed European Championships

Gregor Townsend thinking outside the box to keep Scotland improving

‘Learning from sport or other organisations can get you to open your mind more’

Barcelona turn sacking of Ernesto Valverde into a public pantomime

Everyone seems to know the head coach is leaving but nobody will come out and tell him

Romelu Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium outclass Scots

Scotland have six points from 12 and missed their captain Andy Robertson in Brussels

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Stephen Kenny has earned the chance to make a difference

Throughout his career, the Dubliner has made the most of initially meagre resources

Julen Lopetegui is Real Madrid’s dead man walking

After another defeat the former Spain manager’s days look numbered at the Bernabéu

How to win the World Cup? Run less and let your opponents have the ball more

Less running and less possession paid off for World Cup winners France in Russia

Thierry Henry returns to where it all began to take over Monaco

‘Having started my footballing career with this great club, it seems fate . . . can’t wait’

Yarmolenko double helps West Ham get up and running

Arnautovic also on target as Pellegrini’s first win comes over Everton at Goodison Park

Spanish footballers’ union says games in US could lead to strikes

Players against playing league games abroad and angry at not being consulted by La Liga

World Cup 2018: Belgium see off England to take third place

Eden Hazard seals victory for Red Devils after they weather second-half pressure

Gareth Southgate proud of his side’s World Cup showing

England boss believes lack of experience of making big decisions proved costly

Deschamps vindicated as he stands on verge of history

Introduction of Mbappé has provided cutting edge France lacked in Paris two years ago

Deschamps says Henry plotting France’s downfall is ‘bizarre’

Former teammates on opposing benches for France-Belgium World Cup semi-final

England march into World Cup semi-finals

Gareth Southgate’s side reach first semi-final since 1990 with 2-0 win over Sweden

Dinamo production line still coming up trumps for Croatia

Thirteen of the 22 players in the national squad have been associated with the Zagreb club

Defining test for Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ has arrived

Brazilian manager points to defensive organisation so ‘inspiration’ can take over in final third

World Cup 2018: Day 23 at a glance

Things are getting serious as Uruguay face France before Brazil play Belgium in Kazan

Belgium complete stunning comeback as Japan left bereft

Red Devils set up quarter-final with Brazil after dramatic injury-time winner

Confident Belgium ready for next challenge

Victory over Japan could mean a possible quarter-final against Brazil

TV View: Spirits high in ITV studio as England’s defeat proves popular

Combined value of the benches in or around €8.7 billion as teams eye bigger picture

Januzaj swings night of inconsequence to Belgium

Gareth Southgate gets drawn into playing Russian roulette with his team’s chances

England, Belgium make wholesale changes for Group G decider

There’s a total of 17 changes between the two sides for the game in Kaliningrad

World Cup 2018 - Day 15 at a glance

England and Belgium meet in Kaliningrad for top spot while Group H is up in the air

Inter agree deal to sign Radja Nainggolan from Roma

The 30-year-old Belgian midfielder will be reunited with manager Luciano Spalletti

Ken Early: England's warm-up is over, the World Cup starts now

Panama were so awful it was hard to believe this was taking place at the World Cup finals

Pressure on Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ to deliver on big stage

Opening game against Panama should be well within the scope of Martinez’s side

Martinez plays down Eden Hazard injury fears after Belgium win

Playmaker took knock after impressive performance as Lukaku scores

Watford complete signing of Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona

The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Vicarage Road

World Cup 2018: your guide to Group G

Differing expectations for Belgium and England but both are set for the knockout stages

Belgium’s Vincent Kompany facing World Cup fitness race

Defender named in Martinez’s 23-man squad despite groin injury, Benteke misses out

Kompany’s World Cup in doubt after injury in Portugal stalemate

Belgium defender requires a scan, Joachim Löw frustrated as Austria beat Germany

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