England draw Belgium in 2018 World Cup

England draw Belgium in 2018 World Cup
England will face Belgium in the group stages of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Last Updated: Friday, December 1, 2017 at 16:01 UK

England have been drawn against Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in Group G of the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer.

The Three Lions will open their campaign against Tunisia in the southwestern city of Volgograd on 18 June, before facing Panama in their second contest of the group.

Gareth Southgate's charges will finish against Roberto Martinez's Belgium in the final round of group fixtures in Kaliningrad on 28 June.

Elsewhere, close rivals Spain and Portugal have been drawn together in Group B.

More to follow.

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
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