Kieran Trippier’s ascent captures spirit of England’s winged wonders | Barney Ronay

The wing-back was let go by Manchester City as a youngster and had to take a step back before a giant leap forward, as have many in Gareth Southgate’s team

We’re on our way, we’re on our way. We’re going to Moscow. Or at least, that’s what they say – over and over in the England end through five games, to date, of Russia 2018.

It turns out the fans were right all along, too. England will now head to the capital on Wednesday to play at least once at the agreeably huge Luzhniki Stadium, the ohmic heart of this continental‑scale tournament.

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