I consider myself quite an introvert. And yet, all my social anxieties went away inside the Emirates last night. I’ve never experienced support like that, and never before felt comfortable enough to shout and cheer with everyone else for 90 minutes straight. It was magic🔴⚪️❤️
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Telegraph Sport understands that Tino Livramento has suffered a hamstring injury that will force him to miss the tournament.
England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to replace Livramento.
@Matt_Law_DT has the full story ⬇️
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For this World Cup, I’ve made it my mission to call out anything that looks amiss. From FIFA being FIFA to commentators screwing up on air, I’ll be scouring each match to enjoy all the schadenfreude along the way.
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#13 BBC not even gracing us with a studio of any description for #IRNNZL. Only 10 minutes of build-up, and given the circumstances of Iran’s mere appearance here, that doesn’t sit quite right. Opportunity missed.
ITV playing ‘Miami’ by Foals after the final whistle and then Boston’s ‘More Than a Feeling’ when previewing Scotland’s next game… sometimes it’s the little touches👏
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