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100 days until the World Cup: Essential reading ahead of Russia 2018

A view of the FIFA World Cup Trophy
Image: The battle to lift the World Cup trophy starts in 100 days time

The countdown is very much on. Tuesday marks 100 days until the 2018 World Cup begins in Russia.

With just a century of sleeps until Russia host Saudi Arabia in the Group A opener, the buzz is starting to grow.

To mark it, we have collated everything you need to know at this stage of the build-up. From England's potential route to a final to a lowdown of what kits each country will be wearing, below is some essential reading that will tickle those World Cup taste buds…

All you need to know...

Only one place to start. The line-up for the 2018 World Cup is complete and the groups have been drawn.

Read here to access key dates, venues, fixtures and groups.

World Cup draw groups
Image: The 2018 World Cup groups

Pick your England squad...

Who should Gareth Southgate take to the World Cup?

Select your 23-man squad here and then share your selection with your friends on social media.

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FA chief executive Martin Glenn (left) says the Rooney rule will be used when finding Gareth Southgate's successor
Image: FA chief executive Martin Glenn (left) says the Rooney rule will be used when finding Gareth Southgate's successor

Analysing England's group...

England have been drawn in Group G at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and will face Tunisia, Panama and Belgium for a place in the knockout stages of the tournament.

But what do we know about the three teams they will come up against?

Here, Adam Bate, Peter Smith and Nick Wright take you through what England can expect.

They couldn't, could they?

England fans can start dreaming of their road to glory at Russia 2018.

Gareth Southgate's men were drawn in Group G, alongside Belgium, Panama and Tunisia. But who would they have to overcome to win the tournament outright? We map out their path to the final...

England's route to glory
England's route to glory

Who will England have to see off to make the final in Russia?

Inside England's camp

Sky Sports goes inside England's hotel and training base in rural Russia.....

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Sky Sports reporter Anton Toloui takes a look at England's World Cup base in Repino, Russia

Sven's England view

Sven-Goran Eriksson spoke with Sky Sports about all things England, from the need to introduce a winter break to their chances in Russia.

Read here as Eriksson, England manager between 2001 and 2006, spoke candidly about the current state of the national team.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 11:  Sven Goran Eriksson the head coach and Steve McClaren of England talk together during the teams training session at the Nation
Image: Sven Goran Eriksson and another former England boss Steve McClaren

The 2018 look....

The competing teams are starting to release their kits for the tournament, including England.

So far, 16 kits from the 32 finalists have been unveiled, with plenty of jerseys taking 'inspiration from iconic past shirts'.

Who's wearing what?
Who's wearing what?

World Cup 2018 kits revealed: England, Nigeria, Spain, Belgium, Russia and more....

Rank England's kits....!

Have your say on the best and worst kits England have used at major tournaments in years gone by.

Following the unveiling of England's home and away kit for the forthcoming World Cup campaign in Russia, we are comparing kits from previous tournaments.

England kit vote
England kit vote

VOTE: Rank England's tournament kits using our interactive tool...

We need to talk about VAR...

Referee Daniele Doveri (C) checks the VAR (video assistant referee) during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus vs Fiorentina on September 20, 2017
Image: VAR will be in use at the World Cup
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