LONDON: Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar. European nations have won every World Cup since Brazil lifted the last of their five titles in Japan and South Korea in 2002. Europe
LONDON: Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.
But reigning European champions Italy have failed even to qualify for Qatar, while there are doubts over the chances of England, France, Germany and Spain. Spain have progressed to the semi-finals of that competition, but were beaten 2-1 at home by Switzerland last week. "Everybody has got the same challenge. It's a strange period because so many teams are a little bit up in the air," said England manager Gareth Southgate."We've all had the players for three or four days, two games in quick succession, and now this gap where you are sitting hoping you don't pick up big injuries, but we're going to pick up some.
"The important thing is to be able to recover all our strength in the next two months," said Deschamps.
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