Alonso wants to take on England in final

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso wants to meet England in the World Cup final this summer.

Alonso wants to take on England in final
Thu, 25 May, 2006 - 14:47

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso wants to meet England in the World Cup final this summer.

Alonso is set to play against Russia in Saturday’s friendly in Albacete as he bids to earn a starting role for the finals in Germany.

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