Why England struggle to control big games, unlike Spain
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Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss why England cannot control big games, contrasting with World Cup finalists Spain.
Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards have examined why England seem unable to control big games, unlike World Cup finalists Spain.
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