Despite damning findings, Israel remains in World Cup contention - raising questions over football’s role in global accountability, writes JAMES NALTON
We have to show we aren't finished yet, says Hartley
England's Dylan Hartley
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Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines
DYLAN HARTLEY is urging England to prove they remain a force on the global stage today despite successive defeats to Scotland and France.
Ireland visit Twickenham knowing they are one victory away from securing the third Grand Slam in their history a week after deposing Eddie Jones’s men as Six Nations champions.
The embarrassment of a fifth-place finish is the fate that awaits England if they endure a third loss and results elsewhere conspire against them, thereby registering their worst ever performance in the northern hemisphere tournament since the expansion to six teams.
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