Gary Lineker names England's two main rivals for World Cup glory as Japan match nears
Gary Lineker believes Spain and France should be considered the leading contenders for World Cup glory this summer, placing both nations ahead of England in his assessment. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the former England striker acknowledged that Thomas Tuchel s squad remains among the tournament s main challengers. "England are definitely one of the frontrunners but I think Spain have to be favourites ahead of us, personally I think France too," Lineker said

Gary Lineker believes Spain and France should be considered the leading contenders for World Cup glory this summer, placing both nations ahead of England in his assessment. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the former England striker acknowledged that Thomas Tuchel s squad remains among the tournament s main challengers. "England are definitely one of the frontrunners but I think Spain have to be favourites ahead of us, personally I think France too," Lineker said
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