England’s World Cup quarter-final with France will be a monumental occasion for Gareth Southgate’s side.
The Three Lions are looking to end 56 years of major tournament hurt with victory at the World Cup, but know they must go through the defending champions if they are to even make the final four.
France will pose a significant threat to England – they do have Kylian Mbappe after all – but there’s always the unpredictability of the officiating and VAR team on duty. Some referees like the game to flow while others have a no-nonsense approach to unnecessary physicality – it really does depend…
