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World Cup 2014 friendlies: Netherlands cruise while Italy, England disappoint
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June 4, 2014
England tied Ecuador in eventful friendly
Roy Hodgson's unusual England lineup looked exciting going forward, but they were a shambles in back. Michael Arroyo equalised after the Three Lions had fought back from a goal behind, while Raheem Sterling and Antonio Valencia were both sent off.
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June 4, 2014
Italy held by Luxembourg
Italy failed to impress in their final pre-World Cup friendly, as they were held 1-1 at home to Luxembourg.
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June 4, 2014
Netherlands cruise again, but van Persie hurt
Has Louis van Gaal figured out what to do with the Netherlands defense? They posted another clean sheet on Wednesday.
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June 4, 2014
Hodgson names experimental lineup vs. Ecuador
England boss Roy Hodgson has picked an experimental lineup to face Ecuador, with Ross Barkley starting in the hole, James MIlner at right-back, and Wayne Rooney on the left wing.
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June 4, 2014
Chile face Northern Ireland in Valparaíso
Chile face a young Northern Ireland side in their final friendly before the World Cup begins next week.
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June 4, 2014
Ivory Coast set to name strong team vs El Salvador
Ivory Coast look set to start some of their biggest names in Wednesday's friendly against El Salvador.
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June 4, 2014
Argentina welcome T&T to El Monumental
La Albiceleste begin their World Cup preparations with a friendly against CONCACAF side Trinidad and Tobago.
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June 4, 2014
England face Ecuador on Wednesday in Miami
England play their penultimate pre-World Cup friendly against fellow qualifiers Ecuador on Wednesday.
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June 4, 2014
Italy host minnows Luxembourg on Wednesday
Italy will hope their friendly against Luxembourg on Wednesday goes better than their friendly last week against Ireland.
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June 4, 2014
Netherlands host Wales on Wednesday
The Netherlands continue their World Cup preparations in a friendly against Wales on Wednesday.