Year: 2018

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Heart of a Lion: how England captain Harry Kane is leading by example

Has James Rodriguez lived up to his immense potential since 2014?

Arsenal and Tottenham set to battle for Liverpool star

Chelsea transfer target could be key to keeping Eden Hazard

SOCHI, RUSSIA - June 15: Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

World Cup: XI of best performers from matchweek 1

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 08: In this photo illustration a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 8, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

World Cup Matchweek 1 power rankings: African nations disappoint, Iceland shine

OVIEDO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Diego Costa of Spain reacts during the Spain v Slovakia EURO 2016 Qualifier at Carlos Tartiere on September 5, 2015 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

World Cup: Why Diego Costa could drive Spain to glory

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Paul Pogba of France celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with teammates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

France vs Peru: Can the South Americans recover from an early setback?

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

England player ratings vs Tunisia: reaction to winning start

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium scores his sides third goal past Jaime Penedo of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

From Lukaku hater to Lukaku believer after years in denial

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: James Maddison of Norwich City shows appreciation to the fans after the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road on January 6, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Expect Leicester to sign highly rated starlet

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - MAY 25: James Rodriguez of Colombia kicks the ball during a training session open to the public as part of the preparation for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 on May 25, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

Colombia vs Japan: An intriguing matchup kicks off Group H

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 27: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium looks on during the international friendly match between Belgium and Saudi Arabia at the King Baudouin Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

World Cup: This is Romelu Lukaku’s chance to assert his stature

JEONJU, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 01: Fans cheer during a sending off ceremony for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 after the international friendly match between South Korea and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on June 1, 2018 in Jeonju, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Sweden vs. South Korea: Group F continues with a tense second game

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England and Harry Kane of England a presented with gifts during a training session as part of the England media access at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England vs Tunisia: Can Gareth Southgate get off to a winning start?

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Mario Mandzukic of Croatia consoles Bryan Idowu of Nigeria after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Croatia and Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

World Cup: Nigeria still have what it takes to progress further

SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Luis Advincula of Peru controls the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Peru and Denmark at Mordovia Arena on June 16, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Peru unlucky to come away with defeat against gritty Denmark

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Anthony Martial

Manchester United set huge valuation for want-away starlet

LIEGE, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal with team mates Mousa Dembele, Kevin De Bruyne and Yannick Carrasco during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Belgium vs Panama: Can Roberto Martinez lead his side to glory?

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Raheem Sterling of England looks on during an England media session at St Georges Park on June 5, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

World Cup players born outside the country they are representing

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Head Coach Joachim Loew during the Germany training session ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at CSKA Sports Base on June 13, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Markus Gillard/GES -Pool/Getty Images)

Germany vs. Mexico: Can the defending champions continue their dominance?

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Paul Pogba of France celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with teammates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

France edge out Aussies in tight Group C opener

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Luke Modric of Croatia is challenged by Casemiro of Brazil during the International Friendly match between Croatia and Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Croatia vs Nigeria: Interesting contest between two contrasting sides

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Harry Winks needs Tottenham to change their shape

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MAY 29: Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the ball during an international friendly match between Argentina and Haiti at Alberto J. Armando Stadium on May 29, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Argentina vs Iceland: Can La Albiceleste start strongly against the newcomers?

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JUNE 10: Fernandinho of Brazil and his team-mates applaud the fans during an International Friendly match between Austria and Brazil at Ernst Happel Stadium on June 10, 2018 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Laszlo Balogh/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Switzerland: Which side will get off to a good start?

HERTFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Gareth Southgate manager of England during an England Training session at The Grove Hotel on June 1, 2018 in Hertford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Has the England starting lineup been revealed?

YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 15: Edinson Cavani of Uruguay reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Egypt and Uruguay at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 15, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Uruguay show importance in having two world class strikers