England vs. France World Cup picks and odds: England has the tools to reach semis

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England vs. France World Cup picks and odds: England has the tools to reach semis

England and France were two of the final four teams at the 2018 World Cup. Only one team will return to the semifinals this time around.

England is undefeated through four games and faces France on Saturday. England has the tools to reach the semis.

Both teams have scored 21 goals in the World Cup. England has a 12-9 advantage in goals for department. Both teams are very good defensively. France rested its starting XI against Tunisia. Gareth Southgate's team has kept three straight clean sheets.

England and France have the highest combined goal total of any two quarterfinal teams. Jude Bellingham has been dominant out of the midfield and Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden have been producing up front.

England has a slight advantage on the defensive end. Kyle Walker helps mark Kylian Mbappe when Manchester City plays PSG in the Champions League. England's defence has allowed just three shots on target in their last three games.

England and France are playing each other at the World Cup. The game is expected to be full time. France won all four of its 2018 World Cups knockout stage matches without needing extra time, but it did go to penalties against Switzerland at UEFA 2020 Euro.


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