WORLD CUP

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Jeremy Doku praises Chelsea youngster after Belgium beat Kazakhstan

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku reserved special praise for Kazakhstan youngster Dastan Satpaev after their sides met in Astana, despite Belgium running out 6-0 winners.

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Alexander Isak's Sweden cameo a welcome boost for Liverpool

Liverpool's upcoming clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday could feature the return of Alexander Isak, who stepped back into competitive action for Sweden on Monday.

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Erling Haaland laughs off freak bus door injury as Norway push for 2026 World Cup spot

Erling Haaland has played down a bizarre injury scare after being left needing stitches when a bus door hit him in the face during international duty with Norway.

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Aston Villa's Matty Cash picks up knock while on international duty

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash's evening ended prematurely as injury forced him off during Poland's 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Finland on Sunday.

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Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to deliver as England face Serbia in World Cup qualifier test

Thomas Tuchel has expressed full confidence in Harry Kane as England prepare for a key 2026 World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday.

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Ibrahima Konate trains with France, easing Liverpool's fears over injury

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has joined the France squad for their upcoming World Cup qualification matches, allaying fears over a recent injury.