Super Eagles and KAA Gent winger, Moses Simon, has been officially ruled out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to the thigh injury sustained in camp.
Harry Kane will make history in Russia when he becomes the youngest player to captain England at a World Cup, the Spurs’ star will start against Super Eagles on Saturday.
England Manager Gareth Southgate earlier named the 24-year-old meticulous professional the Captain ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Meanwhile, another Tottenham’s player Eric Dier is likely to anchor England’s midfield in Henderson’s absence while Trippier will be given the opportunity to nail down a right wing-back position for which Alexander-Arnold now provides genuine competition.
Predicted line-up
England (3-5-2): Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker; John Stones, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Jesse Lingard, Danny Rose; Harry Kane[C], Raheem Sterling.
Culled @EveningStandard
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye has disclosed the decision to shift focus from his World Cup disappointment to winning the NPFL Trophy with Plateau United.
The CHAN Eagles star said being at the Eagles provisional training camp has added to his level of experience as a goalkeeper in an interview published on the ScoreNigeria.
However, Ajiboye said he would have loved to be in Russia for the World Cup, but Allah knows best.
“I did not feel bad that I was dropped because I believe in destiny,”
“So, I think it was not my time.., the plateau United man stated.
Dele Ajiboye, a member of the 2007 Under-17 World Champions was dropped to the standby list alongside four others from the World Cup squad by Coach Gernot Rohr.
French Tactician, Zinedine Zidane surprised the football world again by stepping down as Real Madrid coach just days after winning the prestigious Champions League.
Zidane had just won his third successive UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, becoming the first manager to win the European Cup three times in a row.
There is nothing that illustrates this better than his record of being the only player in history to win the World Cup and the European Champions while being named the best player at each tournament.
Brila.net is taking a look at the three biggest of Zidane’s record, from being the only man to have won as both Coach and Player to being the only man to win three successive Champions League title.
[1] Zinedine Zidane has never lost a final with Real Madrid- he took them to 8 finals during tenure and won all of them.
[2] Zinedine Zidane is the only player to win the European Championship, the World Cup while being the best player in both tournaments.
[3] Zinedine Zidane is the only manager to defend both the Champions League and the Club World Cup simultaneously.
Zinedine Zidane is the first coach to win three successive UCL Titles ( Photo: Getty Images)
Only few could imagine the immediate success that Zidane would have in his managerial career with many sceptics puzzled by Madrid’s choice of picking the inexperienced Frenchman to save the club from their recent poor form.
However, just like in his playing days Zidane stunned the footballing world and won back to back Champions League trophies, being the first manager to do that in the tournaments current format.
From street champions to most valuable players [MVPs], Isyaku Usman and Donanu Regina are ready to take on the world.
The Super Eagles Physiotherapist, Nnaemeka Anozie and Equipment Manager, Chidi Ngoka, were denied visas by the Austria Embassy in Abuja.
After a blunder that cost the Cleveland Cavaliers the win in the first NBA Finals match against Golden State Warriors, J.R. Smith sensationally looked to pass the blame to star man LeBron James.
ZINEDINE ZIDANE has stepped down from his role as Real Madrid Boss because he feels there are issues in the dressing room he no longer wants to deal with.
Zidane became the first coach to win a third straight European Cup when Real beat Liverpool 3-1 on Saturday, capping a remarkable period in his first job in senior club management.
The 45-year-old French tactician during a press conference on Thursday said he feels someone else has to come in and deal with the dressing room. He feels the dynamics have changed to a point.
“I love this club a lot, the president, who gave me everything – to play first at this great club. I’ll always be thankful. Today I need to change, for me, for everyone, for this I’ve taken the decision,” Zidane added.
Defending champions Golden State Warriors took a 1-0 lead in the NBA finals with a 124-114 overtime win against Cleveland Cavaliers, despite a 51-point haul from LeBron James.
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