The lack of Welsh support is in stark contrast to the incredible show of support from the nation’s sheep population, with Paddy Power unveiling a 104m-wide message featuring 1, 200 woollen warriors spelling out “SHEEP > LIONS”. 18:44Tom ColeyThe latest oddsHere's what BetFair have down: Betfair: Wales vs England match oddsWales: 15/2Draw: 16/5England: 4/9Betfair: To win Group BEngland: 1/14Iran: 9/1USA: 11/1Wales: 500/1Betfair: 2022 World Cup winnerBrazil: 5/2France: 11/2Spain: 13/2Argentina: 8/1England: 9/1Portugal: 10/1Germany: 11/1Netherlands: 13/1Betfair: 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winnerKylian Mbappe: 23/10Lionel Messi: 7/1Richarlison: 15/2Cody Gakpo: 14/1Alvaro Morata, Cristiano Ronaldo: 16/1Ferran Torres, Olivier Giroud, Enner Valencia: 25/1Harry Kane: 33/118:40Tom ColeyUSA Vs Iran, as wellIf England draw they will still go through regardless of what happens between USA and Iran, though if Iran win and England draw it will be a second place finish for the Three Lions.
With all due respect to this Wales team, England should be disposing of this Wales team today and get this job done. There are high expectations for this England team now and they’ve got to manage this as players. 18:24Tom ColeyWilliams on 'that' goal and 'those' celebrationsListen, right, it’s a last minute goal. We would have all celebrated a bit but bearing in mind he (Gary Neville) was assistant coach at the time he’s gone down to the corner flag (with the players) but the thing we didn’t take kindly to was on the way back to the bench he was giving the players a little bit of (banter). Anyway, it's a massive game today from the start and if the goals go in then there’ll be big celebrations.
Wales vs England: How can I watch live for FREE in UK today? The Three Lions had hoped to confirm their place in the last-16 stage last week but plodded to a lacklustre 0-0 draw with USA. A win tonight will secure top spot, while a draw may also still be enough. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW WALES VS ENGLAND LIVE! Wales fought back to also draw with the United States but fell to defeat to Iran, meaning they must beat England, and may even need to do so by four goals depending on how USA and Iran get on in the other group decider.
18:30Tom ColeyHow it'll work for EnglandIt looks likely to be a 4-3-3 again with Henderson and Bellingham either side of Rice in midfield. There could be some scope for Bellingham to move ahead and drive from midfield, perhaps moving more into the No. 10 position. It's not his natural role but we've already seen him crop up with goals. Noticeably England lost control against USA, adding Henderson in will be to balance that. 18:28Tom ColeyFerdinand calls for 'realism' This just shows you how far England have come under Gareth Southgate in that we’re saying we’re not happy with four points from our first two matches, being top of the league. It’s crazy that people are saying this is wrong, this should be done better, yes we can have opinions but we’re going to go through, I don’t see a problem with it.
This could be special. 18:53Tom ColeyShearer gives his verdict on KaneHarry’s only had four touches in the box in the first two games, so the first game I thought he was very good, played his part, had a couple of assists. But from an attacking point of view as a team, that game against Iran was all about energy, about moving the ball really quickly, and Iran just couldn’t handle them. More importantly it was about attacking the space and getting in behind the back four, or back five, and they did that really well. When you move the ball quick teams can’t live with England. 18:52Tom ColeyChelsea show support for the World CupNo Mount, no Sterling, no Gallagher for England tonight but there's still plenty to get behind going into the game. 18:47Tom Coley15 left to goThe last group stage game for England at Qatar 2022.
18:18Tom ColeyThey can dreamOn the next step to world glory. DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Fans of England enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)18:17Tom ColeyThe players are readyDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Aaron Ramsdale and Kalvin Phillips of England inspect the pitch prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)18:17Tom ColeyWilliams not confident With all due respect to this Wales team, England should be disposing of this Wales team today and get this job done.
The last World Cup game for the Three Lions? Unlikely. There's still a lot of pressure and demand from the public to bring some joy though, and that's just what this game should do. It's a major derby at a World Cup, what's not to like? 18:46Tom ColeyWilliams describes James threatI’d like to see a bit more from Dan James, if I’m being honest. One of our biggest weapons this evening and Rob Page alluded to it - it’s the pace of Dan James. He’s one of the fastest players in the World Cup this year, he’s rapid, but what I feel has been happening with him in the last couple of games is he’s been coming a little bit too deep. What I want to see from him today is a couple little early touches, get his confidence up, leave him on the halfway line, leave him on the last man, and I feel he’d beat anyone for pace bar Kyle Walker so I’d like to see him get on the ball, get some good touches, get at his man a little more.
I’m hoping he’s got one left in him but like Ian said, such a legend, goes down as the greatest Welsh football player ever for me. 18:45Tom ColeyPaddyPower funJust 25 highly optimistic punters have backed Wales to make it through to the World Cup knockout stages today, according to bookmaker Paddy Power. Over the last 24 hours, the Irish bookie has received 25 bets on a Welsh miracle, which is currently priced at 19/1.
Wales vs England LIVE: Kick-off time, TV channel and how to stream, team newsHello and welcome to live coverage of the World Cup group match between England and Wales at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Gareth Southgate's side played out a nervy draw against the USA last time out that got them up to four points in the group - all but ensuring they will be in the knockout rounds following their 6-2 win against Iran in their opening game.
18:45Tom ColeyWilliams highlights Bale threatWe’ve relied on him so much over the years and he’s always delivered. Like Rio said in that moment where we’ve needed him - massive. Massive moments in games where we’re just keeping a clean sheet and we just want one free kick or one wonder goal and he does it.
18:15Tom ColeyWho is the pressure on? Wales clearly need much more to go their way tonight, but given England are the major favourites, is the pressure on them to make a show here? It wouldn't be building confidence if England were to fall to defeat here - even though that could keep them in the tournament - but ultimately would it matter? 18:12Tom ColeyAshley Williams with the Wales perspective I think at the start I said Wales were happy and humble enough to just be at the World Cup but at the same time we just wanted to show what we was all about.
If England draw and USA win then Greg Berhalter's side will need to win by more than four goals to finish top. If England lose and Iran Vs USA is a draw then they will still be group winners, with Iran coming second. USA need to win to get through. 18:39Tom ColeyICYMI: Group permutationsEngland know that all but an almighty misshap will see them through to the last-16 for the second time in a row at World Cups under Gareth Southgate. They will qualify as group winners and set up a tie against Senegal if they win, if they come second then it will be a matchup against the Netherlands. That's how things currently lay but expect that to change throughout the evening. 18:38Tom ColeyThe formation match-up4-3-3 for both sides may have surprised Southgate a little.
Wales come into the clash needing to win by four goals to secure a place in the next stage after an opening draw against USA and a late defeat against Iran. This evening's contest will be shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom. Kick-off is at 7pm GMT. football. london will bring you the latest updates from Wales vs England, as well as reaction and analysis throughout the day in our live blog below. 2Tom ColeyBellingham positionLooks like a midfield three to start, Bellingham to the left of Rice, Henderson on the left.
It won't change the England set-up at all, in fact it offers a chance to play through Wales even more. Going toe-to-toe England are the better side and *should* in theory be able to ping passes around their opponents. Wales will be all about trying to disrupt that and causing panic. 18:35Tom ColeyWalker Vs JamesThere's plenty of pace in this battle. Dan James offers loads in behind for Wales and if England are going to set up to dominate possession then this could be their out ball. Moore up front is brilliant at holding the ball up, if he can link up with James and get going then it may be a big test for Walker, who hasn't played for two months. 18:31Tom ColeyShearer promises goalsYou don’t have to talk it up, even as players, you would have read in the media what’s gone on the past couple of days, they know what’s gone on in 2016, so they’ll be ready and it’ll be, I’m pretty sure it’ll be a great occasion, and we’ll see goals.
4-3-3 for England. 19:00Tom ColeyKick offHere we go! We're underway. Ramsey got it going for Wales, who need to go hell for leather for this. 18:59Tom ColeySeven nation armyThe new pre-match ritual. Players shaking hands, doing their standard preparation to get ready. A reminder of the England team, four changes from the USA game.
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