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Two games into the World Cup in 2018, Harry Kane had scored five goals and picked up the man of the match award in both games. It transpired that he could have packed his bags and taken the next flight out of Russia and still won the Golden Boot as top scorer.

Three years on and England are celebrating their first-ever win

Andy Robertson has said captaining Scotland means everything to him as he prepares to lead his side into their Euro 2020 Group D opener against Czech Republic.

The Liverpool defender will be the first man to lead his country at a major tournament since Colin Hendry did so at the 1998 World Cup in France.

Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0 win over Venezuela on Sunday.

Marquinhos, Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa scored in the opener at the Man Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, less than a day after several Venezuelan players tested positive for COVID-19.

Christian Eriksen’s agent says the midfielder is „making jokes“ in hospital but wants answers from doctors after suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener.

Eriksen was given emergency CPR on the pitch during Saturday’s game against Finland, which was temporarily suspended as the 29-year-old was taken to Rigshospitalet, a hospital near Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

Harry Kane has been warned by Daniel Levy that the Tottenham chairman will protect the club’s interests in the transfer market this summer.

Kane has told Spurs he wants to leave in the search of trophies after becoming frustrated at the club’s lack of progress in recent years and his uncertain future has provoked the interest of some of Europe’s top sides.

Christian Eriksen is „awake“ and undergoing tests in hospital after collapsing on the pitch as Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 match against Finland was temporarily suspended just before half-time.

The 29-year-old’s condition has been „stabilised“, according to tournament organisers UEFA.

Wales captain Gareth Bale says his goal drought for his country „doesn’t matter“ and insists he is still contributing to the team in other ways.

Robert Page is leading Wales into only their third major international tournament – aiming to emulate the success achieved under Chris Coleman –

Andy Robertson has said captaining Scotland means everything to him as he prepares to lead his side into their Euro 2020 Group D opener against Czech Republic.

The Liverpool defender will be the first man to lead his country at a major tournament since Colin Hendry did so at the 1998 World Cup in France.

Former Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is edging closer to being appointed Everton’s new manager.

Negotiations over a number of issues including the length of contract are still to be finalised, but the club are hopeful he will be confirmed as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor within the next week.

Wales captain Gareth Bale insists there „should be expectations“ around the side going into Euro 2020 on the back of their semi-final run at the tournament five years ago.

Bale, 31, is one of eight survivors from Wales’ squad in France, where they were knocked out by eventual winners Portugal.