Old rivalries were renewed when England took on Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, in the second of the World Cup semi-finals, and for a place in the showpiece on Sunday against Spain.

Although things have been on the back burner for a few weeks, as soon as Argentina are out of the World Cup, whether that be at the hands of England in the semi-final or after the final, the future of Julian Alvarez will be front and centre for Atletico Madrid.

France v Spain in the World Cup semi-final was always going to be a game for the purist to enjoy.

Many players from the Argentina national team play or have played in the Premier League. Some of them will be asked to put into practice on the field what they've learned in the world's most competitive domestic division in Wednesday's blockbuster semi-final.

Is Lamine Yamal just an individual, incapable of doing any defensive work? Whether with Spain or Barcelona, the left winger is not one to shy away from effort, and his stats at this World Cup leave no doubt about it.

With the World Cup soon coming to an end, focus will quickly switch back to pre-season commitments and the transfer window.

Wednesday sees the second of the World Cup semi-finals taking place, and old rivalries will be renewed as England take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's final.

England's World Cup showdown with Argentina on Wednesday could have consequences that stretch beyond the international stage, with Arsenal expected to step up their transfer plans once the tournament is over for Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.

The first of the World Cup semi-finals sees both the pre-tournament favourites, France and Spain, face off in what's expected to be an epic 90+ minutes of football.

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