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Sterling has blossomed into a truly world-class player

Once a diminutive, unassuming kid from QPR, Raheem Sterling is now an all-round talent with few equivalents anywhere across the globe.

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Football Agents: Everyone gets an England cap!

The Exploding Heads turned football agents are back! In this edition, they field calls from former England players looking for one final appearance, a la Wayne Rooney.

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Do England have too much firepower for Croatia?

Paul Mariner says that beating Croatia is an important step in the progression of Gareth Southgate's England team.

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Dalic concerned by Croatia fatigue ahead of England match

Ireland grabbed a momentous win in Dublin, after Jacob Stockdale's second half try gave the home side a 16-9 lead New Zealand couldn't pull back.

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Southgate: England, Croatia two of the best in the world

England's Gareth Southgate believes his side have great motivation to beat Croatia as they are hungry to progress into the Nations League Finals.

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Kane: Missed chance in World Cup semi-final still hurts

England captain Harry Kane insists he still wonders what England could've done better in their World Cup semi-final defeat against their UEFA Nations League opponents Croatia.

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    Qatar's mystery men may not be 2022 flops after all

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    Lionel Messi's ability to regularly conjure up moments of brilliance can make fans numb. Here's how to remain awake to his majesty.

    Football Exposed: The hand-over-mouth conundrum

    The Exploding Heads delve into football's biggest cover ups, but can they crack the case of why players insist on covering their mouths?

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    Do Portugal get enough credit?

    Sebi Salazar and Paul Mariner discuss whether Portugal's continued success is overlooked because they don't play attractive football.

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    UEFA Nations League: Who can still reach finals

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    Italy 0-0 Portugal: Portugal top group after stalemate

    Portugal will go to the UEFA Nations League final after they held Italy to a goalless draw in Milan.

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    Albania 0-4 Scotland: Scots win in style

    Scotland took control of the game early and never looked back, as they secured a much needed three points on the road.

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    Turkey 0-1 Sweden: Penalty relegates Turkey

    Sweden's hopes of winning Group B2 in the Nations League stayed alive with a win over Turkey, which guaranteed the hosts' relegation to League C.

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    Malta 0-5 Kosovo: Promotion in sight for Kosovo

    Kosovo continued their march toward promotion to League C in the Nations League with a dismantling of Malta, which remain at the bottom of Group D3.

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    Romania 3-0 Lithuania: Romania avoids relegation

    Romania put together a dominating performance against Lithuania, to grab the three points needed to avoid possible relegation into Group D.

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    Serbia 2-1 Montenegro: Mitrovic goal decisive

    Adem Ljajic and Aleksandar Mitrovic's first-half goals were enough for Serbia as they held off a spirited Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League.

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    Wales 1-2 Denmark: Danes gain promotion in Cardiff

    Denmark held on against Wales despite Gareth Bale's late goal to move up into Group A in the UEFA Nations League.

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    Netherlands 2-0 France: Dutch relegate Germany

    The Netherlands' 2-0 win over France in Rotterdam see Germany relegated from League A Group 1.

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    Croatia 3-2 Spain: Jedvaj delivers dramatic victory

    Tin Jedvaj scored his 1st-career goal for Croatia, then netted his 2nd in stoppage time to give Croatia a 3-2 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League.

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    England 3-0 United States: A winning send-off for Rooney

    The next generation of England stars ensured Wayne Rooney's final game ended with a win as the Three Lions cruised to victory over the U.S.

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    Germany 3-0 Russia: Sane shines for Die Mannschaft

    Leroy Sane, Niklas Suele and Serge Gnabry secured the victory for a side with just two 2014 World Cup winners in the starting lineup -- goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Matthias Ginter.

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    Belgium 2-0 Iceland: Batshuayi lifts Belgium

    Michy Batshuayi scored twice in the 2nd half to help Belgium defeat Iceland 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League.

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    UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

    State of play: Finals, promotion, relegation

    There are now just two rounds of games left in the Nations League, and the picture is becoming clearer for the finals, promotion and relegation

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    Permutations by day, group and league

    The picture is becoming clearer about who will take part in the finals next June, as well as which nations will be promoted and relegated.

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    Extra Time: Paul's shoveling stories & Portugal's odds to win Nations League

    The guys respond to your tweets about Portugal, concerts, shoveling snow and much more!

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    Do Portugal get enough credit?

    Sebi Salazar and Paul Mariner discuss whether Portugal's continued success is overlooked because they don't play attractive football.

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    Mariner: Pulisic should stay away from Chelsea

    Former England international thinks that working under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool would be better for Pulisic, should he decide to move from Dortmund.

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    Do England have too much firepower for Croatia?

    Paul Mariner says that beating Croatia is an important step in the progression of Gareth Southgate's England team.

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    Extra Time: Shaka's Messi argument; Memphis on the move?

    The guys respond to your tweets about Shaka Hislop's Lionel Messi argument, Memphis Depay's future and how they made impressions on managers.

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    ESPN FC Best of the Week

    Check out the best of ESPN FC from the past week, including Steve Nicol's dislike of the beach, Paul Mariner's attire and more.

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    How the USMNT missed an opportunity with Tata Martino

    Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno discuss Tata Martino's reported hiring as Mexico coach and what it says about the USMNT's coaching search.

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    What Nations League relegation means for Germany

    With Germany's relegation in the UEFA Nations League confirmed, the FC crew discuss Joachim Low's future and how his team will be judged.

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    Burley: France didn't look bothered

    The ESPN FC crew react to France's surprise 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

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    Gomez: USMNT are individuals with no guidance

    Former U.S. international Herculez Gomez calls the USMNT's loss to England "abysmal" and explains why he feels bad for the current players.

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    Moreno: Lovren is not at Ramos' level

    With Dejan Lovren's latest outburst towards Sergio Ramos causing a stir, our ESPN FC crew try to make sense of it all.

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    England trending upward; United States lacking direction

    The FC crew share their takeaways from the friendly between England and the U.S., highlighting the USMNT's need for direction and a permanent coach.

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    Luis Enrique vows Spain will stand by youth

    Luis Enrique says losses like the one Spain suffered against Croatia won't put him off trusting younger players.

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