Morocco coach Walid Regragui will not make the mistake of playing for a draw against Canada as they look to make it out of the World Cup group stage for the first time in more than 35 years.Following a stunning 2-0 victory over Belgium, the Atlas Lions stand on the verge of reaching the knockout rounds for only the second time in the country’s history, last doing so in 1986.Canada, meanwhi...Full Story »

Andrej Kramaric struck twice as Croatia flexed their muscles to end Canada’s World Cup adventure with a game to spare.The Hoffenheim striker scored either side of Marko Livaja’s finish as the beaten finalists in 2018 came from behind to win 4-1 after Alphonso Davies had given John Herdman’s side a second-minute lead.It was no more than Croatia, who completed the scoring through...Full Story »

John Herdman believes his Canada side proved they belong at the World Cup after they outshone Belgium only to slip to a narrow defeat.Michy Batshuayi hit the only goal of the game as a lacklustre Belgium, ranked second in the world, began Group F with a barely-deserved 1-0 win.Canada – 39 places lower than Belgium in the rankings – had earlier missed a penalty as Alphonso Davies&rsqu...Full Story »

Canada missed a penalty and were controversially denied two more as Michy Batshuayi’s strike condemned them to a narrow defeat against Belgium on their first World Cup appearance in 36 years.Having finished third in the 2018 finals and boasting talent such as Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans and Thibaut Courtois, Belgium have been tipped to go deep into the tournament once more.But they ha...Full Story »

Oladapo Afolayan snatched a 2-1 win deep into stoppage time as Bolton came from behind to triumph at Fleetwood.Conor Bradley looked like rescuing a point five minutes from time before Afolayan completed the turnaround in the fifth added minute to break Fleetwood hearts.Carlos Mendes Gomes’ brilliant early goal had given Fleetwood the lead in a bad-tempered north-west derby.Bolton should ha...Full Story »

Freddie Ladapo netted his fifth goal in five games to keep up Ipswich’s promotion challenge after they secured a 2-0 win at Exeter.The striker stooped to head the opener after being teed up by fellow striker Marcus Harness in the 11th minute.Harness went from provider to goalscorer after the break when he headed home Leif Davis’ corner to seal Ipswich’s seventh away win of the ...Full Story »

Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland expressed his “overwhelming pride” in his players after they lost 4-2 on penalties in their FA Cup first round replay at League One Cambridge.The replay at the Abbey Stadium ended 0-0 after extra time, as had the original tie, but shoot-out misses from Josh Hancock and Joe Dimaio sunk the National League One side as Cambridge set up a tie with Grim...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said it was a “travesty” that his side failed to pick up three points against Portsmouth.Adams saw his side dominate the game for long periods, but a string of missed chances proved vital as Portsmouth picked up a point, with Colby Bishop levelling Liam Shaw’s first-half opener in the 1-1 draw.The manager was also left bemoaning his side’s lack ...Full Story »

PAUL GASCOIGNE recalls being caught by Sir Bobby Robson as he sipped a pina colada on the beach during the World Cup. England legend Gazza captured the nation's imaginations during Italia 90, with a string of breathtaking performances on the Three Lions' incredible run to the semi-finals. Paul Gascoigne reminisced about World Cup memories Sir Bobby Robson caught Gazza out as he enjoyed a drin...Full Story »

Proud Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland was delighted to bag a replay at the Abbey Stadium after his National League North side drew 0-0 at home against League One Cambridge.There were 72 places between the teams ahead of kick-off but Curzon gave as good as they got and deserved a second bite at the cherry.Lakeland said: “I’m really proud of the players, we gave a really good accou...Full Story »

Coalville Town manager Adam Stevens was left with a mixture of pride and also agony over an opportunity missed after seeing his non-league side knocked out of the FA Cup by Charlton.League One Charlton ran out 4-1 winners in the end but Coalville, who ply their trade in the Southern Central Premier League, could have made threatened an upset when they had an opportunity to push for an equaliser ...Full Story »

Adam Phillips scored his first goal for the club as Barnsley defeated Bolton 2-1 in the FA Cup first round to end a 14-game winless run against their Sky Bet League One hosts.A Ricardo Santos own goal after six minutes put the Tykes in front before former Burnley midfielder Phillips made it 2-0 after 32 minutes with a spectacular long-range effort.Barnsley had not previously beaten Wanderers sin...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side for “digging in” and seeing off FC Zurich to advance as winners of their Europa League group.The Gunners secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Thursday night, Kieran Tierney the surprise match-winner with a fine first-half strike that settled the contest.Needing to match PSV Eindhoven’s result away to Bodo/Glimt Arteta’s side – s...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated by the performance of referee Marc Edwards on an eventful night at the Mazuma Stadium where Derby missed two penalties.Adams, who saw Ipswich awarded two spot-kicks a few weeks ago, said his side were all too often on the wrong end of some major decisions.And after Tuesday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw, he said: “It’s the second ho...Full Story »

Huddersfield remain without a number of players for Saturday’s visit of Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.Boss Mark Fotheringham saw his team battle to a goalless draw away to Middlesbrough last weekend with six members of his squad on the sidelines.Captain Jonathan Hogg (calf) sat out the stalemate on the road and is unlikely to return.Will Boyle (hip), Pat Jones (hamstring), Tyreece S...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without captain Adam Clayton for their home clash with Gillingham.The experienced midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the midweek defeat against Stevenage and will serve a one-game ban.Tommy Rowe remains sidelined but is not far away from making his return.Kieran Agard is among those pushing for a starting spot after coming off the bench against Stevenag...Full Story »

Ipswich made it five wins in six League One matches after Freddie Ladapo completed a brace to secure a 3-2 win away at Port Vale.Ladapo’s first goal of the night was added to by Cameron Humphreys and although Vale fought back to equalise through Gavin Massey and Nathan Smith, it was the Ipswich striker who had the final say to leave his side two points behind leaders Plymouth.The hosts alm...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams was a happy man after his side moved off the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table with victory over Barnsley securing their first home win of the campaign.On-loan Huddersfield striker Kieran Phillips earned the Shrimps a welcome three points with a 39th-minute goal which proved to be the difference between the two sides.Adams said: “It was a fantastic win ag...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams could make changes for their Sky Bet League One clash with Barnsley.The Shrimps sit bottom of the table and remain without striker Arthur Gnahoua, who serves the final game of his three-match ban.Adams brought on Ousmane Fane and Ryan Cooney at half-time in last weekend’s draw with Burton, while Jensen Weir and Caleb Watts both returned from injury.Jon Obika coul...Full Story »

Cambridge have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their Sky Bet League One clash against Port Vale.Midfielder Adam May is unlikely to play again this season after suffering a serious knee injury during Cambridge’s defeat against Bristol Rovers earlier this month.He has undergone scans and will now require surgery following a rupture to his anterior cruciate ligament being confirmed.Ca...Full Story »