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Chris Sutton

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Chris Sutton is a former English professional footballer and current sports commentator.

Notable Quotes

"Why is the debate Guehi for Konsa and not Stones?"
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"I think they will make it to the last 32, but not from getting anything from this game."
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"They will be back to full strength here and we know how this game will pan out - Paraguay will defend deep and it will be up to Germany to break them down."
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"This is the standout personal duel of the World Cup so far and make no mistake, it will have a huge bearing on the outcome of the game."
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"He's waddling around the field like a grandad, that's why Portugal are out."
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"I have backed France to win this World Cup from the start, and I am not going to change my mind now."
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"I'm quite surprised Belgium have made it this far, but they are not going any further."
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"Spain scalped France - they flattened France."
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"That was a coaching catastrophe from Thomas Tuchel."
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"I've seen Argentina numerous times at this tournament and, compared to their teams of the past, this is not an outstanding Argentina side."
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"I still fancy Spain strongly to beat them, however."
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"I think we will look back at this tournament and view what Thomas Tuchel did after going 1-0 ahead as one of the worst coaching errors we've possibly ever seen."
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A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

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June 28, 2026

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