England World Cup hopes end after Netherlands draw
England's chances of World Cup glory are over after they draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.
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"[I am] gutted, heartbroken. It hurts a lot."
— Zach Wallace , Athlete
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Henry Croft is a player on the England hockey team.
Jip Janssen is a player on the Netherlands hockey team.
Stuart Rushmere is a player on the England hockey team.
Thierry Brinkman is a player on the Netherlands hockey team.
Zach Wallace is the captain of the England hockey team.
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England's chances of World Cup glory are over after they draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.
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