Rob Bagchi

Relief was etched on the face of Ben Duckett as he celebrated a comeback century on his home ground by pumping his fist, ripping off his helmet and roaring “yes”.

The great goal-monster of world football spent 86 minutes plodding around Dallas, disconnected from the game that was taking place around him and seemingly unable to make his usual impact on the international stage.

For so long it seemed a case of No Salah rather than Mo Salah. But then, as the greats invariably do, the “Egyptian king” stepped up with an audacious

We came to see England attempt to secure the greatest win in their World Cup history outside their own island.

A super sub for Spain, a calamitous one for Belgium. Another dream moment for Mikel Merino, a nightmare one for Senne Lammens.

Jude Bellingham is shaping this World Cup to his will. Great players do that. He is one of them.

Jude Bellingham is shaping this World Cup to his will. Great players do that. And Bellingham is one of them.

Bellingham shapes World Cup to his will to secure England’s place in semi-finals

Football 1 Felons 0. It took extra time to get there but, thank goodness, we got there. The sport prevailed. Spain won the World Cup and we are all better for that.

The trophies won by Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66, are their own monument to the AC Milan and Italy defender's greatness.