Biggest check we might face: Gareth Southgate forward of England vs France FIFA World Cup quarters

England vs France, FIFA World Cup quarters: Gareth Southgate mentioned that the last-eight match in opposition to the defending champions France would be the “biggest test” for England.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Dec 5, 2022 09:46 IST

England defeated Senegal within the Round of 16. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: England coach Gareth Southgate mentioned that the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-final match in opposition to the defending champions France would be the “biggest test” for his facet.

England stormed into the last-eight stage after dispatching Senegal 3-0. The intimidating quarter-final between England and France would be the first World Cup match between the 2 sides since 1982.

“We have a brilliant tie, haven’t we?” Southgate mentioned after the win over Senegal.

“It is the biggest test that we could face. They (France) are world champions. Incredible depth of talent, outstanding individual players,” he added whereas highlighting the opposite final eight match-up between Argentina and Netherlands.

“The two quarter-finals that are already in place are fantastic historic football rivalries with great games from the past. So it is a brilliant game for us to be involved in and test ourselves against the very best.”

During their final conflict on the World Cup 40 years in the past, England defeated France 3-1 with Bryan Robson scoring a brace. England, who wasted no time in shifting their focus to the French problem, should provide you with an excellent plan as their central defenders Harry Maguire and John Stones would want to cease Kylian Mbappe, the main aim scorer (5) on the World Cup 2022.

“He is of course a world class player, he has already delivered big moments in this tournament and in previous tournaments,” Southgate mentioned whereas additionally noting the proficient France strikers Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud.

“Everywhere you look, they have incredible depth of talent. It is a huge test but one we are really looking forward to.”

France defeated Poland 3-1 within the Round of 16 to succeed in the quarter-finals. England and France will conflict within the last-eight match on Saturday (12:30 AM IST, Sunday December 11).

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Dec 5, 2022