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3. Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE: Hosts taken to penalty shoot-out in dramatic World Cup play-off

   Can Wales repeat their 2022 heroics and seal World Cup qualification via the play-offs?

4. Luke Littler wows German crowd with stunning finish to take Premier League win

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5. Premier League stars past and present help Italy overcome young Northern Ireland side

6. Czech Republic vs Ireland LIVE: Dramatic World Cup play-off hurtling towards penalties

   Can the Republic of Ireland go one step closer to World Cup qualification?

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8. Trump claims his popularity at all-time high despite polls showing the opposite in rambling Fox News interview

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10. Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

    Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland:Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup