Soccer-England desperate to shed nearly men tag in Qatar


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group C - England v Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - September 26, 2022 England players pose for a team group photo before the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - There have been plenty of 'nearly men' in the annals of world soccer, nations with all the ingredients to deliver on the biggest stage but who ended up with just crumbs for comfort.

England under Gareth Southgate are the latest to own that unwanted label as they head to the Qatar World cup finals still saddled with ending an interminable wait for silverware.

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