Predict the score England vs France by Telegraph expert Luke Thomas

The quarter-final between England and France is considered an early final of the 2022 World Cup. It is completely understandable because both are in high form and possess many stars in every position on the field. And it is difficult to make a judgment about the team that will win the right to advance to the semi-finals.

However, sports writer Luke Thomas of the Telegraph rated France as a bright team that won tickets to the next round thanks to the champion's bravery.

“England entered the quarterfinals with the utmost confidence as they were maintaining their unbeaten run. At the same time, the attack of the Three Lions with the spearhead Harry Kane played explosively with 12 goals after 4 matches. In the opposite direction, England played solidly when conceding 2 goals against Iran in the opening and then 3 consecutive clean sheets.

In theory, with what is being shown, England is the No. 1 candidate for the 2022 World Cup. But remember, Southgate's teachers and students still lack an important factor, which is bravery at important moments. most important. Back to Euro 2020, England with sublime performance and home advantage once lost to Italy in the final. Further at the 2018 World Cup, they lost to Croatia in the semi-finals after 2 extra periods.

Unlike England, France entered the quarter-finals with the bravery of the defending World Cup champion. Throughout the group stage of the World Cup 2022 so far, Les Bleus has a brilliant performance when winning 3 and losing only 1 match (no longer meaningful against Tunisia). In fact, France completely surpassed England in head-to-head record when winning 5, drawing 2 and losing only 1 time in the last 8 confrontations "- Luke Thomas commented.

- Anh: Pickford; Walker, Maguire, Stones, Shaw; Henderson, Rice; Foden, Saka, Bellingham; Kane.

- Phap: Tears; Varane, Theo, Upamecano, Kounde; Rabiot, Chouameni; Griezmann, Dembele, Mbappe; Giroud.