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England 7-0 North Macedonia: Three Lions attacking stars give Gareth Southgate welcome selection headache BBC Sport says Bukayo Saka’s beaming smile was the indicator of just how times have changed for England since they last took their show on the road at home. The 21-year-old – a brilliant talent Arsenal fans call ‘Starboy’ – gave the match ball a lingering kiss when he completed the first hat-trick of his career as the centrepiece of England’s 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia at Old Trafford. The whole stadium rose to Saka when he was substituted, and did so again for England after…

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Bukayo Saka cements his place as England’s next leading man with first career hat-trick The Independent says There was a period when it seemed that Bukayo Saka’s golden season would end with him a Premier League champion, perhaps even anointed as Footballer of the Year. And if neither quite came to pass, he still conjured a fitting finish to a wonderful campaign. The first hat-trick of his career came in just 13 minutes and in his country’s colours. As England’s No. 7 made off with the match ball, they scored seven. North Macedonia have claimed the scalps of Italy and…

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England enter era of Total Gazball with merciless measure of control The Guardian says Over on the left, Marcus Rashford was busy softening North Macedonia up with his direct running and mazy dribbles. Further back, Declan Rice was holding his position in defensive midfield, maintaining his discipline and making sure to keep possession ticking over. Meanwhile Jordan Henderson was in ultra-pest mode, all boundless energy as he charged down every lost cause, a one-man pressing machine who appeared to be on a mission to prove that meaning can be found even in a facile mid-June Euro 2024 qualifier played on…

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Euro 2024 qualifiers: England vs North Macedonia – predictions, live stream, team news England take on North Macedonia in their next Euro 2024 qualifier tonight. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions beat Malta 4-0 on Friday, making it three wins from three in Group C – and almost booking their spot in next summer’s Euros in Germany. North Macedonia lost 3-2 to Ukraine on Friday and will be looking to make a quick response to the loss. Date, kick-off time and venue England vs North Macedonia is scheduled for a 7.45 pm BST kick-off tonight on Monday, June 19, 2023. You can…

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Mail Sport – You Aussie whingers The Mail goes a bit further than the other papers back pages, calling the Aussies “whingers” for criticising Robinson, who says Australia have done similar for years. England pace bowler Robinson bowled Usman Khawaja for 141 and appeared to swear at Khawaja as he made his way back to the pavilion. He went on to say he does not care how his celebration for the wicket of Usman Khawaja was perceived in the Australia dressing room. “We’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,” Robinson said. “Just because the…

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Express Sport – Par for the curse The Express back page leads on Ollie Robinson’s comments. England pace bowler Robinson bowled Usman Khawaja for 141 and appeared to swear at Khawaja as he made his way back to the pavilion. He went on to say he does not care how his celebration for the wicket of Usman Khawaja was perceived in the Australia dressing room. “We’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,” Robinson said. “Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it’s not received well.” Robinson, 29, is yet to be contacted…

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Telegraph Sport – Robinson’s X-rated send off Ollie Robinson’s comments about his celebration towards Usman Khawaja dominate the UK back pages including the Telegraph. England pace bowler Robinson bowled Usman Khawaja for 141 and appeared to swear at Khawaja as he made his way back to the pavilion. He went on to say he does not care how his celebration for the wicket of Usman Khawaja was perceived in the Australia dressing room. “We’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,” Robinson said. “Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it’s not received…

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Mirror Sport – Storm in an Ashes Teacup That’s how the Mirror’s back page describes the reported bad behaviour from England’s Ollie Robinson. England pace bowler Robinson bowled Usman Khawaja for 141 and appeared to swear at Khawaja as he made his way back to the pavilion. He went on to say he does not care how his celebration for the wicket of Usman Khawaja was perceived in the Australia dressing room. “We’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,” Robinson said. “Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it’s not received well.”…

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