John Sargent’s Perfect Justice, a horse that had previously finished second as the favourite in successive races, was again backed into favouritism at $4.20 and duly delivered when it ran down The Mona Lisa in the Midway Handicap (1600m).

This victory represented Grima’s 31st metropolitan win for the 2025/26 season, breaking the tie with the 30-win defending champion Braith Nock, as the two talented young riders vie for the Sydney apprentices premiership.

With five metropolitan meetings remaining in the current season, Grima is in a commanding position to become only the fourth female apprentice after Rachel King (2017/18), Winona Costin (2014-15), and Kathy O’Hara (2004-05) to capture the coveted title.

“It’s good to be in front in the premiership but there’s still a lot of work to do,” Grima stated.

“I was confident during the race on Perfect Justice because even though we were three-wide with cover, he was handling the conditions and I thought we were in the better going.

“When The Mona Lisa kicked, for a couple of strides I was a bit worried but the blinkers helped and he really attacked the line today.”

Perfect Justice produced a strong finish to defeat The Mona Lisa ($7) by a long neck, reversing the placings from their previous clash in a Randwick Midway two weeks ago, with the pair finishing more than five lengths ahead of Murphilly ($6.50).

Trainer John Sargent was visibly relieved that Perfect Justice had finally achieved a win after a couple of near misses this campaign.

“I know he was becoming a little costly for punters when he was beaten as favourite two races in a row but I hope they stuck with him today and got their money back,” Sargent remarked.

“The blinkers kept him focussed and he really wanted to chase after The Mona Lisa today.

“I was actually looking for a 2000m race for him but decided to give him another run at the 1600m because the heavy track would make it a bit more of a test.

“We will keep him going for now, he’s racing well and handles the wet tracks so it’s the right time of year to have him in work. I’ll see if we can step him up in trip next start.”

Earlier in the day, Alysha Collett delivered a tactical masterclass on Cameron Crockett’s Leovanni to win the TAB Highway Plate (1600m).

Collett had Leovanni ($20) tracking the strong favourite Moon Sweeper ($1.50) throughout the race, then peeled off the grey’s back in the straight to finish too strongly and win by a half-length, with Red Rags To Bulls ($9.50) claiming third place more than two lengths behind.

“I wanted to have my mare in a position to follow Moon Sweeper through the race,” Collett said. “Moon Sweeper got to the front but I could sense he was ‘loafing’ just a little. My mare dug deep but it was only in the last 50m or so I was confident she was going to get there.”

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Former world champions Carl Froch and Tony Bellew have offered conflicting predictions for the long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

The two British heavyweights are set to collide later this year, just so long as they complete their respective warm-up matches against Mariusz Wach and Kristian Prenga.

First to the ring will be Fury, who, despite unanimously outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, is looking to bank more rounds against the 46-year-old Wach.

Or at least, that appears to be the plan for when they collide at the Max Muaythai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 24.

Joshua, meanwhile, will face the unproven Prenga a day later in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, fighting for the first time since his sixth-round finish over Jake Paul in December.

There is no shortage of speculation about Joshua’s mental wellbeing, though, particularly after he was involved in a tragic car crash that took the lives of his two close friends.

Froch, for instance, is unsure that the 36-year-old still wants to box, telling Fight Your Corner that he sees Fury outboxing his rival.

“I think Tyson Fury wins on points, quite comfortably. He’s past his best, Fury – has slowed down. But so is AJ.

“I don’t think [Joshua will] be in the right headspace. I don’t really think he wants to box anymore.”

Bellew, too, remains unconvinced that Joshua is back to his best, but nonetheless believes that his friend has the power to render Fury unconscious.

“The only thing I can really commit to is … it ain’t going the distance. The reason I can’t put my hand on my heart and go, ‘I think [Joshua wins]’, is because I need to see [him] in a ring and see what he can do.

“If he gets in that ring and lets his hands go for six rounds … he’s got the capabilities to knock anybody out. That’s what I will be predicting.”

With Froch backing Fury on points and Bellew favouring Joshua by stoppage, it would appear that no one is quite sure how their domestic dustup will unfold.

All football head coaches are expected to win. It’s why they were hired.

But the bar is set higher for some than for others. A record over 50% at lesser programs may keep a head man employed much longer than at a perennial blue blood.

Below, I’ve highlighted the head coaches at programs in the West who find themselves in less-than-ideal situations, ranking their seats from Hot to Cool.

Their respective records at their schools appear in parentheses. We start with the hottest seat and work our way down.

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Tier 1 (Hot)

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Jay Sawvel, Wyoming Cowboys (7-17)

Jay Sawvel’s opening two years at Wyoming felt troubling after winning only seven games in two seasons with the Cowboys.

Last year, UW jumped out to a 4-4 start before sputtering down the stretch, never eclipsing seven points in the final four matchups. The lone bright spot of that 2025 campaign came in a 28-0 drubbing of Colorado State.

Wyoming’s victories over New Mexico and Washington State last season feel all but forgotten; scoring 24 points in the final four games stymied all the Cowboys’ momentum.

If the Pokes can beat the rival Rams in the opener this fall, it might buy Sawvel some time. But a loss to open the season feels a bit like doomsday.

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Tier 2 (Warm)

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Lincoln Riley, USC Trojans (35-19)

If USC still played in the Pac-12, Lincoln Riley’s credentials would probably look better. Riley’s Trojans have yet to win a conference title, and have never made the College Football Playoff.

The Big Ten schedule is brutal, but so are the expectations at SC. Mike Bohn, the athletic director who hired him, left, meaning another pedestrian year could shorten his leash.

USC’s 2026 recruiting tops the nation, but they’ll need immediate production.

The Trojans’ schedule includes Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington. They also get Penn State in Happy Valley.

With the return of Jayden Maiava, the USC offense should prove dangerous. But the defense needs to boss up in big matchups.

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If it doesn’t, SC has enough money to buy out Riley’s contract.

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Jeff Choate, Nevada Wolf Pack (6-19)

Jeff Choate needs results this year.

Nevada suffered three close losses in 2025—to Middle Tennessee, Fresno State, and New Mexico by a combined six points—and that’s why he’s on this list.

All of these losses came in the first half of the season, which killed the Wolf Pack’s confidence early. They bounced back too late, winning two out of their last three matchups, including a trouncing of San Jose State.

But three wins won’t keep the donors and alumni happy.

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Choate has a chance to change the tone quickly with an opening win against Western Kentucky. If he could squeeze out five wins this year, he’d likely be retained.

It would hurt the university financially if they had to buy out his contract. He needs to do better.

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French media have poured scorn on the efforts of the France team after they were knocked out by Spain in the World Cup semi-finals.

Les Bleus had been among the favourites to seal a third title at the tournament but were unable to break down an organised Spain, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring from the spot and Pedro Porro doubling their advantage, while France’s all-star attack was neutralised.

Luis de la Fuente’s European champions will face either England or Argentina, who meet on Wednesday night, in Sunday’s final.

France have been fiercely criticised for their lacklustre showing by the national press, with L’Equipe plastering a picture of Kylian Mbappe looking dejected on its front page alongside the headline “Fleeting star”.

Le Parisien also featured a picture of Mbappe alongside the headline “Fallen from a height”, with the caption reading: “Trailing from half-time, Les Bleus never found the key to unlocking the Spanish powerhouse.”

Le Figaro wrote: “Spain put an end to Les Bleus’ dream”, again alongside an image of Mbappe, while Ouest France called it “the end of the American Dream”, with the striker covering his face in disappointment.

Several players came in for particular condemnation from the French press, with three players earning two out of 10 ratings from the outlet L’Equipe.

All three of Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne – who was responsible for conceding a penalty after kicking Lamine Yamal when attempting to control the ball – and Paris St-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele were given the rating.

The paper slammed Dembele as “a huge disappointment”, writing: “Initially on the right, then moved centrally after half an hour, nothing helped: the Ballon d’Or winner did almost everything wrong. As the minutes ticked by, he gradually faded until he became almost invisible. A huge disappointment.” Digne was blasted for his “uncontrolled header and his foul on Lamine Yamal”: “he made two mistakes that resulted in a penalty”.

Olise was not spared despite having an excellent World Cup until this point, with L’Equipe writing: “[Having] risen so high in previous matches, he fell very low this time.”

Captain and star striker Mbappe was awarded a three, alongside the note: “He often seemed very isolated and tried to do everything himself, without success.”

Mbappe was equally derogatory about his side’s performance, saying after the match: “There were too many technical errors. We didn’t know how to hurt them when we needed to. It was up to us to shift the balance of power, and that’s where we failed.”

If you caught the video of Wyndham Clark on the range at The Open Championship, you probably did a double-take. That was, in fact, a coat hanger in his hands. And as odd as it looked, there was a purpose behind it.

In a press conference, Clark shared that Mondays are typically reserved for his technical work, and this week was no exception. Despite a T13 finish at the Genesis Scottish Open, Clark wasn’t satisfied with his ball striking during the final round. So, he arrived at Royal Birkdale — coat hanger in hand — and headed to the range to get things back on track.

While the coat hanger is a new development, the drill is actually tied to one of the key changes Clark made this past year with swing coach Pat Coyner, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher. Coyner explains that when they began working together, Clark’s lead wrist had become too extended — a subtle change that left the clubface open and much harder to control.

As a result, Clark had to make compensations to offset the open clubface and square it at impact. Those adjustments — intentional or not — created a number of ball-striking issues, including inconsistent start lines and a frustrating two-way miss.

The solution, Coyner says, wasn’t to reinvent Clark’s swing — it was to restore structure to his lead wrist. And the coat hanger, Clark says, is simply a tool that helps reinforce that feeling.

“The coat hanger is for wrist angle, trying to get a little more flexion in my left wrist so I can square the face more,” he says.

While the coat hanger certainly draws attention, it isn’t just for show, and we’ll see if it works out for Clark. 

Now, the focus shifts to whether those changes hold up under major championship pressure. We’ll get our first look Thursday afternoon when Clark tees off at 3:04 p.m. alongside Cameron Young and Ludvig Åberg.

When 39-year-old twins Lauren and Lisa Maiocco found out last May that only one of them was selected for the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, their mother, Janet Maiocco, worried it could create the sort of tiff that most siblings are all too familiar with.

“The thing that was hard is saying to her twin Lisa, you have to be happy for Lauren,” Janet Maiocco said. “Because they’re very, very close. You have to be happy for Lauren.”

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Instead, Lisa Maiocco brushed aside any potential envy and became a mentor for her twin sister. When Lauren found out she’d be running the 200-meter race instead of her usual 100-meter event, Lisa, a distance runner, helped Lauren train in the year leading up to the USA Games, which were held in Minnesota from June 20-26.

“I started helping Lauren run the 200 in the backyard, and then we would also run the 200 on the street by our house and stuff, and it was a good opportunity,” Lisa Maiocco said. “Lauren wanted to give up, and I said, ‘Lauren, never give up. You never give up on something that you love to do.’”

With her twin sister’s help, Lauren brought home the gold medal in the 200 meters in 52.63 seconds. Maiocco was joined at the USA Games by fellow Collier County resident Gabriella De Leon. The 29-year-old powerlifter won silver medals in all four of her events — squat, bench press, deadlift and the combination of all three lifts.

Lee County had two competitors at the Games as Adam Johnson and Whitney Spielman teamed up in pickleball and won silver medals for Team Florida.

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Lauren Maiocco said her gold-medal winning race was a tight finish, and she and her mother Janet weren’t sure what the result would be. Lisa Maiocco reminded her mother that, although her sister would go on to win gold, that winning wasn’t the point.

“Mom, regardless if she got second or whatever, she’s still a winner,” Lisa Maiocco recalled telling her mom on a phone call shortly after the race. “You can’t always get first place. You tried your best and you did your best. Then my sister calls me and is like ‘Guess what? I won first place.’ I was so excited for her. I couldn’t hold how I felt about it.”

While winning the gold was certainly rewarding, the Golden Gate resident most fondly remembered getting to spend time with the other Special Olympics athletes, trading pins and sharing a hug on the podium with the other participants.

“We’re in a different state, the one that got third and the one that got second. She gave me a hug and I gave the other one a hug, and so we grabbed each other’s hands and bowed like two times,” said Lauren Maiocco, who also competed in the 4×100-meter relay and placed fourth in the shot put. “I don’t want to leave any athlete out. I want to encourage them to be that strong person and get that medal.”

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For De Leon, the Special Olympics has been a part of her life as far back as high school. Gabriella’s mom, Cynthia De Leon, said getting to participate in Special Olympics events has brought her daughter true friendships and helped her grow as a person.

“She’s just blossomed. She’s matured. She’s made some really good friends, she has good relationships with her coaches and she’s always willing to help and try something new,” Cynthia De Leon said. “This opportunity that she was given to go to USA Games, it just really helped her too, not only with you know with the sport, but also her self esteem. It’s been amazing.”

Gabriella De Leon has been participating in powerlifting events for the past four years, and was selected for the USA Games powerlifting team last May. The Naples resident said training for the USA Games required a lot of focus and working with her coaches.

“I’ve been working so hard, and I’ve been going to the gym and eating healthy, like the healthy habits and then training with my coaches,” De Leon said.

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Like Maiocco, De Leon said her favorite part of participating in the games had less to do with the events and the medals, and more to do with the people she got to compete alongside.

“I meet new people and have fun,” De Leon said. “I want to be with my team … We went to go see other people from Team Florida competing and support other people about Team Florida.”

While spending time with teammates and fellow athletes was a major highlight, Maiocco and De Leon said they still have their sights set on competing at the 2030 USA Games in Cleveland.

“I guess I always thought, well, you know, she’s not going to be able to do it on her own, but the support she got, she was able to do everything independent and make choices that I didn’t think she was capable of,” Cynthia De Leon said. “It was just an amazing, amazing experience.”

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: SW Florida Special Olympians win medals at 2026 USA Games in Minnesota

“A football game – and that is all.”

These words were calmly uttered by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni soon after the 3-1 win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

It set up a mouthwatering semi-final against England, who won through after defeating Norway 2-1 in their quarter-final.

But images of violent confrontations – such as the ones that took place in Miami between Argentine and English supporters, alongside other videos capturing similar fights and Argentine players chanting “for Malvinas (the Falkland Islands) for Diego (Maradona), for Leo (Messi)’s last one!” – are telling a different story.

Scaloni’s statement was likely said to reduce the possibility of what should be a fair game between two talented teams ending up in an explosive display of masculine toxicity, which is the reason why security and policing in Atlanta has been enhanced ahead of the match.

The modern-day rivalry

Few rivalries in world sport carry as much weight off the pitch as Argentina vs England.

The upcoming semi-final between these two teams is a reminder of an open wound: the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War.

This history transforms every match into something more than a game, and nowhere is this clearer than in the chants that fill the stands.

Take “El que no salta es un inglés” – “he who doesn’t jump is an Englishman”.

This famous Argentine chant suggests those who don’t support the team passionately aren’t real fans – and even worse, they are labelled English.

That same impulse shows up in the slang term “Ingla-perra”, a jab that fuses “Inglaterra” (England) with “perra” (bitch).

Crude as it is, it is similar to the jumping chant in that both turn soccer language into a vessel for grievances that have little to do with the sport itself.

The chants surge especially around flashpoint matches – Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” in 1986 chief among them – when sporting drama and national memory collided.

Maradona, the legandary Argentina player who became an iconic figure of patriotic heroism, later justified the illegal goal, stating: “For me, it was like stealing from a thief.”

Ironically, five Argentine players – including goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who said “it’s nice to play amongst mates” referring to members of the English team – play in England’s Premier League.

Since the 1986 clash, the teams have been involved in several other controversies, most notably when Argentina won a penalty shootout in the 1998 World Cup after David Beckham was controversially sent off for kicking Argentina’s Diego Simeone.

The rivalry began long ago

Even more complexity emerges when we look at the history of how soccer emerged in Argentina.

The roots of one Argentina’s greatest passions are to be found in the same country that is now their greatest rival: England.

Clubs in Argentina were founded by the British in the 19th century when railway engineers, investors, landowners and merchants established themselves in the country as a ruling elite. These settlers had such political and economic influence that historians view the Anglo-Argentine case as one example of what they call an “informal empire”.

The British invasions of the Río de la Plata (1806–07) and the Falkland Islands/Malvinas (1833) represent two contrasting episodes of the Anglo-Argentine relationship.

The former ended in military defeat and fuelled local independence movements, while the latter secured permanent British rule over the islands.

In this way, Argentina-England matches function as ritual as much as competition. The chants aren’t really about tactics or skill – they’re a language fans use to keep a historical conflict alive, one jump and one insult at a time.

When history, politics and sport collide

Sport and politics are always intertwined, especially at major events such as the World Cup.

External circumstances such as the United States bombing Iran (a participant in the World Cup), while hosting the event might not take away the joy this worldwide sport brings to billions of spectators, but such events create opportunities to reflect on why what happens off pitch cannot be ignored.

In his journal of his famous voyage aboard HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin lamented the fact Spain, and not the British empire, had colonised Argentina: “How different would have been the aspect of this river if the English colonists had by good fortune first sailed up the Plata! What noble towns would now have occupied its shores!”

Looking at a 1981 photograph of Maradona with Queen’s Freddy Mercury wearing a t-shirt with the British and Argentine flags respectively, one cannot help to recreate Darwin’s regret, reverting the terms in the context of the territorial dispute that has caused so much friction: “How different would have been the upcoming World Cup semi-final if the English hadn’t occupied the Falklands/Malvinas in 1833?”

Stirling Osland is aiming to secure his first Listed race victory with So You Are before the four-year-old gelding departs his Armidale training base.

The gelding has been placed in his last two starts behind Bjorn Baker’s Thebudgiesmugla, and Osland has confirmed that So You Are will soon be joining that horse in Sydney.

“He’s heading to Bjorn’s after this start for us,” Osland said.

“He’ll be in Sydney on Friday, have a couple of weeks let up, and then starting with Bjorn as a five-year-old there.

“He’s got to the stage now where he’s a genuine competitor in Group and Listed races every start, so he’s done as much as he can for us and just the travel – he spends 30 hours a month on a float.

“Between driving to Sydney and Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast so coming into spring carnival time, there’ll be a lot of options for a horse like him, we’d spoken to Stewie (Ramsey, owner) that Grafton would be the end of it.”

A win in Thursday’s Listed Grafton Cup (2350m) would be the ideal send-off for So You Are. Timeform considers him the most talented horse Osland has trained, highlighted by his second placing in the recent Caloundra Cup.

“He’s good as gold,” Osland enthused.

“He’s done a lot of travelling but he travels well and he’s come through it nicely.

“He’s probably going as well as ever, he’s always very consistent, through some good races behind a lot of good horses so I think Grafton looks a nice race for us.”

While Osland is content to avoid Thebudgiesmugla in the field, he pointed to the even-money favourite King Pedro as the main danger.

“The favourite won well in that Winter Cup last start but I think our form is probably more solid than his,” Osland stated.

“Probably us and Moods’ horse (Pounding), we were probably on par that day but he scratched.

“He’s drawn well in barrier two, he should get a nice run just behind the speed and I think we’re probably coming out of the stronger form line, he’s been in group or listed his past four starts.

“I think he’s well placed, this is a good finish point for him, to get a Listed winner at Grafton, we spend a lot of time racing there, it’d be nice to top it off.”

So You Are is currently listed at $7.50 for the $200,000 feature race on Thursday, which concludes the two-day carnival, headlined by the Ramornie Handicap on Wednesday.

Betting sites in Australia offer competitive odds for the Grafton Cup.

Sixty years after lifting their only FIFA World Cup title in 1966, England are once again within touching distance of football’s biggest prize. Under Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions have navigated a challenging path to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, overcoming difficult opponents, dramatic knockout encounters and moments of adversity.

Strong start in Group L

England entered the tournament in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama—a group considered one of the stronger sections due to the presence of Croatia.

The campaign began in emphatic fashion with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, giving Tuchel’s side early control of the group. However, a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana meant qualification remained in the balance heading into the final matchday.

England responded professionally, defeating Panama 2-0 to finish top of the group and secure a favourable route into the knockout rounds.

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  England 4-2 Croatia
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  England 2-0 Panama

Harry Kane inspires comeback against Congo DR

England’s World Cup journey nearly came to an abrupt end in the Round of 32.

Congo DR stunned the Three Lions with an early opener through Brian Cipenga, while goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced a string of outstanding saves to frustrate England.

Azteca classic against Mexico

The Round of 16 produced one of the matches of the tournament as England faced co-host Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

Jude Bellingham gave England a commanding two-goal advantage before Julián Quiñones sparked hopes of a Mexican comeback. Defender Jarell Quansah was then sent off, leaving England to play with ten men.

Harry Kane restored the two-goal cushion from the penalty spot, but later conceded a penalty that Raúl Jiménez converted. Despite relentless pressure from the hosts, England held firm to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory and book a place in the quarterfinals.

Bellingham the hero against Norway

England’s toughest test yet came in Miami against a fearless Norway side led by Erling Haaland.

The Scandinavians took the lead through a stunning strike from Antonio Nusa before Jude Bellingham equalised just before half-time after weaving through the Norwegian defence. England pushed hard for a winner but were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, while Norway also threatened through Haaland and Alexander Sørloth.

A controversial England penalty awarded in extra time was overturned after a VAR review, but Bellingham stepped up once again in the 103rd minute. Reacting quickest after Morgan Rogers’ effort was saved, the midfielder tucked home the rebound to complete his brace and seal a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time victory.

Semifinal showdown against Argentina

England’s reward is a blockbuster semifinal against reigning champions Argentina.

Lionel Scaloni’s side has been forced to dig deep throughout the knockout rounds. They edged Cape Verde in the Round of 32 before staging a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16.

The quarterfinal against Switzerland followed a similar pattern. Alexis Mac Allister’s early opener was cancelled out by Dan Ndoye before Breel Embolo’s red card shifted momentum. Even with a numerical advantage, Argentina needed extra time, where Julián Álvarez produced a sensational curling strike before Lautaro Martínez wrapped up a 3-1 victory.

With Lionel Messi leading the defending champions and England chasing their first World Cup final appearance since 1966, the semifinal in Atlanta promises to be one of the defining matches of the tournament.

One step away from the final

Should England overcome Argentina, they will face either France or Spain in the World Cup final.

Spain have impressed with their defensive solidity throughout the tournament, while France continue to rely on the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Regardless of the opponent, England knows only two matches now separate them from ending a 60-year wait for football’s greatest prize.

Moses Itauma has been offered a beeline towards world honours, but first he must take care of business against top 10 heavyweight Filip Hrgovic.

The pair will collide at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, with many expecting this to be the youngster’s toughest assignment thus far.

Hrgovic is, after all, an Olympic bronze medallist and consensus world-level contender, whose only defeat came against Daniel Dubois in June 2024.

Back then, the Croatian gave a terrific account of himself but was ultimately stopped in round eight after sustaining severe cuts over both his eyes.

Itauma is therefore set to encounter a genuine acid test next month, determining whether he is truly capable of swimming with sharks.

If he emerges victorious, though, then the 21-year-old will more than likely secure a world title shot, possibly against IBF mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez.

The pair have already been ordered to collide for Oleksandr Usyk’s old belt but, alternatively, Itauma could easily end up challenging WBA champion Murat Gassiev.

While he was supposed to face Tony Yoka last weekend, Gassiev instead defended his title against late replacement Peter Kadiru, who he handily defeated in six rounds.

Then, during the Russian’s post-fight interview, promoter Al Siesta began calling out several high-profile heavyweights, including Itauma, who was previously in early talks for a clash with the former unified cruiserweight champion.

“Daniel Dubois, Moses Itauma, Agit Kabayel … [Gassiev] is the guy. We’re coming for you very soon!”

As the WBA’s No.1 contender, Itauma could either face Gassiev or pursue a vacant IBF title shot against Sanchez, depending on which direction his team is leaning towards.