Now we are facing the co-hosts in the last 16, many have simply made peace with the idea that this is where our World Cup ends. Oh well. We tried.
Sam Curran has backed Harry Brook to be the next England Test captain, but remained tight-lipped on his own prospects as a potential white-ball skipper should Brook take on the role.
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Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.
Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry appears on track to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against England.
Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test cricket.
On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo Goncalves share their memories of the former Liverpool and Wolves forward.
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Curran won the last of his 24 Test caps five years ago but could emerge as an option as England seek to balance their side
Brazil are aiming to win the World Cup for the sixth time and have the backing of the entire nation
Ben Stokes called time on his international career earlier this week and has now sent out a final message to England fans
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The Coral Eclipse Stakes is always a race to look forward to and racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has come up with a tip for that and other races on a classy Sandown card
Knight believes England’s showdown against Australia will not have the same resonance as nine years ago.
The debate over the England flag has exposed a clear divide – with some readers saying it has been ‘tainted’ or ‘weaponised’, while others insist it should be ‘taken back’ as a symbol of unity
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