The eyes of the crowd were fixed on the VIP box before kick-off in this World Cup second-round clash when David Beckham led a group of England players to their seats.

British police were today planning for a new batch of England fans preparing to head for Japan if England get past Denmark in today’s World Cup second round match in Niigata.

Chelsea winger Jesper Gronkjaer attempted to take the pressure off Denmark ahead of today’s World Cup second round clash against England by portraying his side as the underdogs.

Oliver Neuville of Bayer Leverkusen has given Germany the lead with a fine finish with just two minutes to go in their World Cup second round match against Paraguay.

Oliver Neuville of Bayer Leverkusen has given Germany the lead with a fine finish with just two minutes to go in their World Cup second round match against Paraguay.

Denmark’s Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting will undergo tests tomorrow morning to prove their fitness to face England in the World Cup second-round showdown.

Japan set up a World Cup second-round tie with Turkey thanks to a 2-0 win over Tunisia.

Japan set up a World Cup second-round tie with Turkey thanks to a 2-0 win over Tunisia.

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Five Irish players sat out training in Seoul today ahead of the team’s World Cup second-round clash against Spain on Sunday.