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Men's Football / 15 February 2018
Corbyn unsure England has what it takes to win the World Cup
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JEREMY CORBYN has said he doubts England will win this summer’s football World Cup.

The Labour leader instead backed Brazil or Germany to take home the trophy from the tournament in Russia.

In an interview with the COPA90 YouTube channel Mr Corbyn said: “I would love to say England, but I doubt it. Brazil or Germany.”

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