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Elliot Anderson, now at the World Cup with the England team, has completed a record move to Manchester City. AFP

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Elliot Anderson, now at the World Cup with the England team, has completed a record move to Manchester City. AFP

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Giovanni Reyna and Timothy Weah console Folarin Balogun, centre, after receiving a red card against Bosnia. Reuters

Ten-man US beat Bosnia as Tielemans scores latest goal in World Cup history

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Hero Kane at the double to earn England 'crazy' World Cup win over DR Congo

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Philippines' Alex Eala defeated Australia's Maya Joint in their Wimbledon second round match. Reuters

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