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Cole Palmer and Phil Foden hurt their World Cup hopes as England slump to miserable defeat by Japan
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Cole Palmer and Phil Foden hurt their World Cup hopes as England slump to miserable defeat by Japan

J James Wilson 1 min read

the hosts 0-1 the visitors. the visitors claimed a narrow victory in World Cup.

Palmer - international football
Palmer – international football

What happened

In one of the most significant international football stories of the week, England 0-1 Japan: Kaoru Mitoma’s goal condemned Thomas Tuchel’s makeshift team to defeat in their final showing before the boss picks his World Cup squad This deserves the comprehensive treatment we provide below.

Key performers

Palmer, Foden, Mitoma featured prominently in the match, according to The Independent. Specific performance details are available in the original match report.

Impact on the World Cup

Current standings and statistics for World Cup are available in the live data section of this site.

Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at The Independent. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about international football.

Official sources: FIFAUEFA

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James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.

James Wilson
James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.

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