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in Pony-Like Screenshots Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:51 am
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Steve Hansen has insisted back-to-back world champions New Zealand are the underdogs for Saturdays rematch with Ireland in Dublin.All Blacks boss Hansen boasts a 92 per cent win record in his four years at the New Zealand helm, but believes Irelands historic win in Chicago alters the complexion of Saturdays Aviva Stadium encounter.New Zealand will field fit-again stellar lock duo Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock for Saturdays Dublin Test, with Israel Dagg selected on the wing to counter Irelands exacting aerial kicking threat.While there was obvious disappointment at the loss in Chicago, disappointment doesnt win Test matches - its about having great preparation and attitude, and delivering on the day. We know the challenge we face from Ireland will again be massive and we are going into the game as the underdogs.Theyll be full of confidence and committed to delivering on their home patch. So we will have to take a massive step up, to get the performance we are looking for. It is a challenge that this team needs right now and how we respond will tell us a lot about ourselves. As I said, we are very much looking forward to Saturday.Ireland can be sure to scoff at Hansens claim that New Zealand are the underdogs, and the bookies would back that up too. The average odds remain with Ireland placed at six to one for victory, with the All Blacks one to nine on to win.Ireland ended New Zealands record-breaking 18-match winning streak in Chicago, but boss Joe Schmidt has since insisted his side caught the All Blacks an an opportune moment due to injuries.Retallick and Whitelocks restoration will boost the All Blacks shape no end. Retallick has beaten concussion while Whitelock has proved his fitness this week after ankle trouble.Daggs selection on the wing is entirely designed to prevent Irelands hugely-impressive high-ball work, his comfort at full-back and under the garryowen a boost to the defensive qualities in New Zealands back-three. Sami Vatanen Jersey . 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SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.England let a two-goal lead slip as they drew 2-2 with Spain in Gareth Southgates final match in interim charge on Tuesday night. Adam Lallana put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot after nine minutes at Wembley, following Jose Reinas trip on Jamie Vardy, and England looked to be heading for victory when the Leicester forward scored his first goal in 15 games three minutes after half-time.But Iago Aspas, making his Spain debut, cut the deficit on 89 minutes and Isco slid home a dramatic equaliser deep into added time to cap an entertaining friendly. Adam Lallana scored from the penalty spot Southgate must now wait for the Football Association to make a decision on Sam Allardyces long-term successor, with his record reading two wins and two draws from four games.He made three changes from the win over Scotland on Friday, with Jesse Lingard, Nathaniel Clyne and Vardy called into the team, and the hosts swiftly opened the scoring in front of a sell-out crowd. Englands tumultuous 2016 The years key moments Lallana, who limped off after 25 minutes through injury, played a vital role in winning the penalty before stepping up to convert.The Liverpool midfielders through ball picked out the run of Vardy, who went down under the challenge of Reina, with Lallana on hand to tuck into the top corner from 12 yards. Lallana scores the opening goal of the game It came against the run of play and Spain continued to control possession after falling behind, with Vitolo in particular guilty of squandering a golden chance to equalise.ddddddddddddut England had opportunities of their own before the break, with man-of-the-match Vardy inches away from making contact with Raheem Sterlings inviting cross.The Leicester man, who was without a goal since September 10, did get on the score-sheet shortly after half-time, meeting captain Jordan Hendersons delivery to plant a header past Reina. Jamie Vardy scored three minutes after half-time Spain responded and substitute keeper Tom Heaton did well to deny skipper David Silva, while Aspas skewed wide from close range under pressure from Clyne.Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera came on for his international bow, and his introduction, combined with that of Real Madrid duo Isco and Alvaro Morata, sparked the visitors into life. Iago Aspas scored Spains first goal of the game They grabbed a deserved goal through former Liverpool forward Aspas, who picked out the top corner of Heatons net, and snatched a 96th-minute equaliser when Isco nutmegged Heaton.England do not play again until March 2017, when they face Germany in a friendly before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign against Lithuania. Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! ' ' '

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