'It was class, we went to the final but we want to win, we want to make history, and I think that's the message since day one when Gareth came in.'Ĭristiano Ronaldo returns from suspension as Portugal attempt to keep Serbia at bay in Group A. 'We're not happy with doing well and putting on a show for the country, we genuinely wanted to come home with that trophy (at Euro 2020) and that's the mentality in the squad now,' Sterling told Sky Sports. Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says wrapping up a place in Qatar, whether it be this month or in November, would just be the first step towards the ultimate goal of lifting the trophy. Gareth Southgate's side conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in Poland last time out, snapping a run of five straight wins in the section.Įngland haven't failed to win back-to-back qualifiers since losing to Russia and Croatia in November 2007, results that saw them miss out on Euro 2008. Home and away victories for the Germans would effectively seal their place at the 2022 World Cup unless second-placed Armenia secure maximum points from games in Iceland and Romania.Įngland, semi-finalists and runners-up at the past two major tournaments, could clinch qualification by beating Andorra and Hungary if other results in Group I go their way. Germany can avenge their defeat by the Macedonians on Oct 11 in Skopje, three days after the visit of Romania - one of four teams realistically still in contention.

'We've got some good momentum going into these games, so we want to keep that going.' I was in Stuttgart for the game against Armenia, and the game, the goals and the atmosphere were all top tier,' said Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller. Denmark have scored 22 goals in six games without reply, and thrashed Moldova 8-0 at home in the reverse fixture.įour-time world champions Germany have bounced back from a shock loss to North Macedonia in March, surging four points clear in Group J after Hansi Flick began his reign last month with three wins from three, including a 6-0 thumping of Armenia. Kasper Hjulmand's Euro 2020 semi-finalists are the only country with a 100 percent record. PARIS: While a select quartet of Europe's heavyweights battle for the Nations League crown this week, Germany, England, Portugal and Denmark will train their sights on locking down a place at next year's World Cup in Qatar.Įuropean champions Italy, Spain, France and Belgium take centre stage contesting the Final Four in Milan and Turin, but five of the 10 automatic World Cup qualifying spots could be secured come next Tuesday.ĭenmark appear the most likely to complete the job, knowing wins over Moldova and Austria will secure top spot in Group F. Denmark could clinch their place at the 2022 World Cup over the course of the next week.

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