ENGLAND face their biggest test yet under Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions face rivals France in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight.
It’s been a cushty ride so far for Southgate and Co, after topping their group and thrashing Senegal 3-0 in the last-16.
But France have superstar Kylian Mbappe, top scorer in Qatar so far, in their ranks and will be looking to do some serious damage to England’s hopes of glory.
- Kick-off: 7pm UK time
- TV channel: ITV1
- Live stream: ITV X
- England XI: To follow
- France XI: To follow
Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
Who will be the star men?
Jude Bellingham has the world in awe with some stunning performances for England this winter.
Harry Kane finally got the goal his all-round play has deserved – he may even be planning a late run for the Golden Boot.
For France, look no further than the tournament top scorer Kylian Mbappe. He has looked virtually unplayable.
Olivier Giroud became his country’s record goalscorer this World Cup – and he offers a very different threat up top to his partner in crime Mbappe.
What’s the head to head?
England have a brilliant record against France.
The Three Lions have won 17 of the 31 games they have faced each other, with France triumphant in nine and five draws.
But the most recent clash wasn’t so great for England – Deschamps guided Les Blues to a 3-2 win in a 2017 friendly.
SunSport prediction
Ok, we are simply letting our heart rule here.
England face a monumental task to try and dump out Mbappe et al but their is a wave of euphoria sweeping over the nation…
Go on Gareth and the lads, YOU CAN DO IT!
England 1 France 1 (Eng win on pens)
When is England vs France?
- England vs France takes place TOMORROW – Saturday, December 10.
- The match kicks off at 7pm UK time.
- The Al-Bayt Stadium plays host.
What TV channel and live stream is England vs France on?
- England vs France will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
- It will be live-streamed on ITV X , the mobile app which is available for download.
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, December 9
- Match 58: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (Croatia win 4-2 on pens)
- Match 57: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens)
Saturday, December 10
- Match 60: Morocco vs Portugal (3pm)
- Match 59: England vs France (7pm)
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday, December 13
- Match 61: Croatia vs Argentina (7pm)
Wednesday, December 14
- Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs England or France (7pm)
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF
Saturday, December 17
- Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)
FINAL
Sunday, December 18
- Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)
