Gianluigi Buffon admits the prospect of losing his status as Italys undisputed No 1 has been brought closer by the arrival of Spain ahead of the sides 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
[b]Miami Marlins Jerseys[/b] . Italy coach Giampiero Ventura handed teenage AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma his international debut during the second half of a 3-1 friendly defeat to France last month.And Iker Casillass omission from the Spain squad by newly-appointed coach Julen Lopetegui has made Buffon realise he cannot go on forever. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. The fact hes not here is very strange, but its also a signal for me, Buffon told reporters of Casillas.Were running out of time, but thats normal. Im fine with that. Inside of me I know my sporting career has to come to an end. Until that happens, Ill enjoy every moment. Iker Casillas is not included in Spains squad to face the 2006 World Cup winners Set to earn his 164th cap, Buffon will edge one closer to former Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas 167-cap record for a European footballer, which he shares with retired Latvian Vitalijs Astafyevs.After opening their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win against Israel in Haifa last month, Italy host Spain at Juventus Stadium fully aware the result will be key in deciding which team clinches top spot in a Group G that also includes Albania, Israel, Liechtenstein and Macedonia.This is an important match that will have consequences in terms of who qualifies for the World Cup, said Ventura, who succeeded Antonio Conte after he became manager of Chelsea in the summer.But we wont win this game if we play at 60 percent of our capacity.As well as dropping Casillas, Lopetegui has instigated a number of other changes to a Spain squad that won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012 but has disappointed at the last two major tournaments. Diego Costa is expected to lead the line for Spain against Italy Spain put eight unanswered goals past Liechtenstein in their opening qualifier in Leon, where Chelsea forward Diego Costa was one of three players to hit a brace.Ventura was quick to underline the qualities of his own, new-look squad but warned: I believe that, tactically, Spain have taken a step forward. But what most worries me is how mentally ready they look.Costa is expected to be given the nod to play up front ahead of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata after Lopetegui said: Costa will play. This will be a key game for us and should fully test our ability to impose our game. But were here for a result.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Thursdays international preview Internationals: 10 questions Messi worried over injury Rooney key for England
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[b]Kyle Barraclough Jersey[/b] .com) - Charlie Davies netted a pair of goals, including the series-winner on Saturday, as the New England Revolution battled the New York Red Bulls to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Championship at Gillette Stadium and advanced to MLS Cup final via a thrilling 4-3 aggregate victory.England meet Wales in a mouth-watering Group B clash at the Stade Felix Bollaert-Delelis in Lens on Thursday, but how have the Three Lions fared in previous meetings when theyve come up against The Dragons? Wales opening 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Bordeaux on Saturday evening has given them a great chance to progress into the last 16 of their first major tournament for 58 years. Hal the hero as Wales win Hal Robson-Kanu scores historic winner And with rivals England held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille, the pressure is really on Roy Hodgsons men to win the Battle of Britain. The Stade Bollaert-Delelis will welcome England and Wales fans on Thursday Since 1879, England have beaten Wales 66 times, drawn 21 and lost 14.Here, we look back at the five most recent meetings between the countries ahead of Thursdays tasty tussle:May 2 1984: Wales 1 England 0 [British Championships]Manchester United striker Mark Hughes scored the only goal of the game and it came on his debut to give Wales their third win over England in seven years at the Racecourse Ground. Mark Hughes in action against Iceland during a fiendly match in Cardiff. The Manchester United man scored the winner against England Hughes return to his hometown in Wrexham and scored the winner after 17 minutes with a well-directed header into the bottom corner past Peter Shilton in what proved to be Englands final Home Nations Championship meeting with Wales.Oct 9 2004 England 2 Wales 0 [World Cup Qualifier]With a team that included the likes of Frank Lampard, David Beckham, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney, England proved far too strong for Ryan Giggs and his fellow Welsh team-mates at Old Trafford. A sublime free-kick from David Beckham Old Trafford settled the contest Sven-Goran Erikssons side broke the deadlock inside the opening four minutes as Lampards shot flew in off the heel of Owen. They made the game safe with 16 minutes remaining as Beckham curled a beautiful strike into the top right-hand corner of Paul Jones goal.Sep 3 2005: Wales 0 England 1 [World Cup Qualifier]The Three Lions were a team heralded as strong contenders to win the World Cup in Germany but arrived in Wales at the 76,000-seater Millennium Stadium demoralised and demolished following their 4-1 unravelling in Denmark the previous month. Joe Cole came close with a diving header before sealing victory thanks to a deflected effort But Joe Cole sealed a much-needed three points when his shot from Shaun Wright-Phillips cross was deflected past Danny Coyne by Danny Gabbidon.
[b]Wei-Yin Chen Jersey[/b]. . England eventually finished top of Group 6 ahead of Poland.Mar 26 2011: Wales 0 England 2 [European Championship]The sides met again six years later in a Euro 2012 Group G qualifier in Cardiff and early Frank Lampard and Darren Bent goals turned the spotlight off Fabio Capello, who had endured a torrid week in the media over his handling of John Terrys reinstatement as captain, as England eased past Wales. Frank Lampard calmly scored the opening goal from the penalty spot Lampard opened the scoring as he coolly sent Wayne Hennessey the wrong way from the penalty spot after James Collins clumsily brought down his Aston Villa team-mate Ashley Young. Darren Bent bagged a second to settle the contest in Cardiff And the visitors doubled their lead on 15 minutes after more good work by Young down the wing as his cross was clinically dispatched by Bent six yards out.Sep 6 2011: England 1 Wales 0 [European Championship]In their final meeting five years ago the team ranked fourth in the world came out on top again, despite a disjointed performance. Capellos men did manage to record their first victory at Wembley for a year courtesy of Ashley Youngs first-half strike. Ashley Young was the hero the last time the countries met five years ago Wales 4-5-1 tactics worked for a while, frustrating England, denying them space, before Stewart Downing dropped a shoulder to send Joe Ledley the wrong way to open up space ahead of him. The Liverpool man then cut the ball back for Young, who beat Wayne Hennessey with an emphatic finish. Robbie Earnshaws wretched miss late in the day allowed England off the hook. Last-gasp agony for England England denied win after late Russia goal Dont forget to follow our minute-by-minute commentary of the game through our live blog on skysports.com/football, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportsfootball.Let us know your views and predictions ahead of Thursday game by signing in with Facebook below and sending us a message.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. Also See: Why is Kane on corners? Last-gasp agony for England Bale ready for feisty derby Hal the hero as Wales win
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