Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, December 10.
Three United players heading home from World Cup
Manchester United's Brazilian players suffered World Cup heartache as the South American side lost to Croatia in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Neymar’s dazzling goal in the first half of extra time looked to have won it for the pre-tournament favourites but Bruno Petkovic’s deflected effort in the second period dampened the carnival atmosphere to take it to penalties.
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United ace Casemiro hammered home his spot kick but Pedro was the only Brazilian to convert as they fell to a 4-1 defeat.
The Reds midfielder started his fourth match in Qatar while Antony came on ten minutes after the break in regulation time with the game still goalless after a tight first half and Fred also featured.
United great gives Pickford advice before World Cup quarter-final
Legendary United goalkeeper Alex Stepney has told Jordan Pickford his "concentration levels have to be fantastic" ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final vs France on Saturday, as he backed the Everton man should the game head to penalties.
The Three Lions beat Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16 to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash against Didier Deschamps' side. The match is undoubtedly England's toughest test yet, as they know that the reigning champions stand between them and a place in the semi-finals.
United captain Harry Maguire and full-back Luke Shaw have played vital roles for Gareth Southgate's side during the tournament, with England keeping three clean sheets in their four appearances in the competition - only conceding two goals, both in their opening 6-2 win against Iran.
Pickford too has been pivotal for his country, with the Everton shot-stopper pulling off a handful of superb saves in Qatar. The 28-year-old knows he will have to be at his very best to keep Kylian Mbappe from scoring, as the current Golden Boot leader looks to add to his tally of five goals already.
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