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Harry Kane's dramatic last-minute winner ensured England's first opening win in a major tournament s ince 2006.  Tunisia 1-2 England Wow. This game had it all. Tunisia vs England finished off Matchday 5, and did so in a spectacular manner. This invigorating game had a number of ups and downs, with Captain Kane producing moments of wonder that ultimately gave England the win. England started off the game in a very slick manner, with the Three Lions failing to convert a lot of their chances which should have been. However, Harry Kane gave England what they deserved when he turned in a save by Tunisia's goalkeeper, Hassen. As play went on, Tunisia became more calm on the ball and were able to attack Pickford's goal. Kyle Walker gave away a soft penalty, as he backed into Tunisia's Ben Youssef, who fell with his arms flailing. Many England fans had been adamant about that penalty call, but the penalty was most likely the correct call as Walker elbowed Ben Youssef...

Good second half by Belgium, Panama show spirit, work to be done for Martinez Belgium 3-0 Panama In the end, the result was never in doubt for Roberto Martinez's golden generation as the Belgian Red Devils got off to the perfect start on World Cup Day 5. Belgium stepped up their performance from what can only be described as safe and uncharacteristic in the first half to blistering counter attacks, incredible pinpoint passes and absolutely delightful goals in the second half. But it is by no means a vintage Belgium performance. Throughout the first half, Romelu Lukaku, the all time Belgian top scorer, received no service from a defensively restricted Kevin De Bruyne, who was visibly unhappy with his role in the side. That is not to say Belgium did not create chances. They did, although they were not clear cut. Panama did what was expected: narrow defensive play, stopping the Belgians from having too much space, and trying to hit them on the counter-attack, although with muc...

Sweden vs South Korea Review June 18th 2018 Sweden  1-0 South Korea Sweden vs South Korea kicked off Matchday 5 and finished the fist games for Group F. This is Sweden's first World Cup Appearance in 12 years, and the Swedes have not been dissapointed as they grasped the 3 points with a VAR-influenced penalty.  For not the first time in this World Cup, there has been another penalty that has come from the influence of VAR. This had come from  Kim Min-Woo fouling Claesson in the box, in which we had to wait for a minute the the decision to be made.  The game started with South Korea having a sort of unexpected possession, with them playing some attacking football. However, Sweden were then able to press more with of course lead onto the penalty, which was coolly converted by Sweden's captain, Granqvist. Sweden's striker Marcus Berg had a number of chances, but he failed to take his chances. This could threaten his place in the starting XI, as the chances he ha...

Who starts for England tonight, how will Kane and Alli fare, the importance of Lingard and Sterling? For fans all across the United Kingdom, the journey is almost underway. Tonight, England get their World Cup campaign started, and it is of paramount importance we don't see a similar mentality to four years ago. I am absolutely confident we won't. This England side, unlike the squad of 2014, looks ready, and is packed with world class talent. If there's any time to show the world what they're made of, it's now. Despite not being an overly popular choice for manager, there is no denying that Gareth Southgate has done a fantastic job so far of getting his team in the best possible position to go all the way and try and bring this cup home. England did not lose a single game in qualifying, winning eight and drawing two. We have possibly the best striker in the world, Harry Kane, who has just come off of his best individual season with Tottenham Hotspur, netting thirt...