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And finally, England midfielder Eberechi Eze was asked whether his wife's job as an intensive care nurse puts things into perspective for him: "Yeah, I think so.

"I've got a special wife and a special best friend. She does help me stay grounded and focused on the things that are important.

"It definitely helps my perspective."

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On the ban on covering your during in-play confrontations at this World Cup, Eze said: "I haven't really seen any of the conversations around that. I understand the rules and what they're saying about it, it's important that you take care and you understand what you're doing.

"As a player you do do it often because you're having a normal conversation, you're not using it to do anything malicious so I think as long as your hearts in the right place, that's the main thing.

"I guess [that you have to be extra careful with new rules], but I'm sure there's a bit of discretion and understanding from the referees and the people involved with making those decisions."

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Reflecting on the other teams at the World Cup and who he's enjoyed watching, Eze said: "There's a lot of good teams in the tournament. There's so many games, there's a lot of big performances going on.

"I've enjoyed watching Ivory Coast, they've been incredibly strong and positive which has been good to see.

"Spain I'd say they are pretty similar to the team that we faced in the final. They manage the ball really well, they look after the ball, and they have really strong effective players in attack.

"So I guess that's something that we'll come to and potentially face, but very focused on what we're doing in the group and the route to get there."

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On whether playing with two number 10s would work in this England squad, Eze said: "I think that's an option. It's something that the manager has spoken about before. It's definitely something that we've got.

"But the manager chooses the team and they do so much research and analysis to find out what the best way is to attack an opponent.

"So trust in what they're doing and the way that they think because they're the ones making the decisions."

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In response to whether any future games would suit his style of play if they mirrored Ghana's approach, Eze said: "I don't know if other teams will play that way. It's not easy to play that way for 90 minutes, they did an incredible job.

"But yeah, for sure, when you have a team that's sitting back and is not too interested in how much of the ball they have, it does suit attacking players to be in tight spaces to be creative and take risks.

"And that's something that I'm good at."

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England midfielder Eberechi Eze was asked whether choosing not to read what's said after games is especially true for England games, where scrutiny is at its highest: "I would say so. For me it's no different.

"I try not to take too much interest in what people say about what we're doing. We're the ones inside, we're the ones putting in the work in the arena.

"So I try to enjoy that bubble that we're in and focus on what we're doing, because at the end of the day we're the ones that are going to go on and do it.

"That's the mentality that I have."

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On how the draw against Ghana impacts their approach to the final group game against Panama: "I don't think it makes a difference for us. Personally, I think we'll set out to win regardless.

"You go into the game with the same mentality, the same focus. You're not going to drop your focus regardless of what happened in the last game.

"We've got the same goal, the same aim and we'll be going to achieve that."

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On how well manager Thomas Tuchel has implemented a Premier League style with this England squad, Eze said: "Pretty well. You can see the intensity, passion and spirit that we play with.

"Whenever we play a game we have that level of dominance and we try to impose ourselves on every game and you can see how difficult it is for our opponents to play against us. That energy and spirit.

"Adding to that, the quality we have in this team makes us really difficult to play against."

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On whether he is surprised that former Crystal Palace teammate Michael Olise is having a good tournament for France, Eze said: "No, not at all. I've played with him for a long time and we would speak about these types of things.

"So I'm not surprised that he's doing it at the highest level and enjoying his football."

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On the importance of Declan Rice avoiding getting another yellow card against Panama as that would result in him being suspended for the last 32: "Yeah Dec is a smart player and he knows what he's doing so I'll leave him to do what he does."

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England midfielder Eberechi Eze on how Declan Rice is after injury niggles: "I would say it's Dec innit.

"He plays football, he wants to play football and wants to play every game. He will do whatever he can to help the team.

"When you watch him play, you don't see him playing as if he's carrying something, you see him enjoying himself and having fun so I'm sure he's okay."

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On where he musters the strength to go again after a long domestic season, Eze said: "For me personally I don't need much more motivation than the competition that we're in. I love playing football, I enjoy playing football.

"Of course, you need the time to rest and have a break and I'm sure that will come after this.

"But for me I'm positive, I'm motivated and I enjoy playing football, ultimately, so I'm not too pressed."

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On whether he has had a physiological boost after winning the Premier League title with Arsenal before travelling for the World Cup: "For sure. I think having players in the team who have won things and achieved things definitely gives you a different type of confidence, belief, trust in what you're capable of.

"I'm sure it's helping me, it's helping the other players in the team.

"You can see the confidence that we have at the moment."

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In response to whether former England and Arsenal forward Ian Wright has given him any advice, Eze said: "I actually haven't seen him since we've been out here, or spoken to him too much.

"But before we came there's so much love and support that he has for us as a team, me as a player as well.

"I'm grateful to him. He's a special guy for sure."

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On what it's like to play with Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka, Eze said: "It's true, he's an incredibly talented player. His level of understanding of the game is insane.

"He's a player who makes the right decision a lot of the time, and he's so effective, so efficient.

"I enjoy playing with him a lot because you know what you're going to get from him, you can always link up with him. He's a fun player to play with, for sure."

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On biding his time for an Arsenal spot and how that has prepared him for this tournament, Eze said: "It definitely does help. That's the type of position I've been put in.

"It's the mentality that I've grown up having, as well - staying ready, staying resilient, trusting that the time will come. Whenever you're called upon, being ready to express yourself and give what you've got.

"If that's the case in this tournament I'm sure I'll be ready for that."

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England midfielder Eberechi Eze on whether the Ghanaian witch doctor, who reportedly put a hex on Harry Kane to stop him scoring, has been talked about in camp:

"Do you believe in that? No I'm not too interested in that kind of conversation."

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More from England midfielder Eberechi Eze on what was going through his mind when he was asked to come on and make his World Cup debut against Ghana: "To go out and enjoy it, try to win the game - that's the focus.

"When you're on the pitch that's the mentality that you have, you're really focused on what you want to do.

"But of course trying to enjoy it as much as I can because it's such a special moment, something that I'm blessed to have and I don't take it for granted."

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On what England boss Thomas Tuchel has said to him in regards to his impact on this team, Eze said: "It's about understanding there's a role for me to play.

"Doing what I can whenever I get an opportunity to play. That's all that counts, so as long as I'm doing that and fully focused on that - whether that's starting or from the bench - it's your responsibility so I try to enjoy that as much as I can."

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On how he is finding his first World cup tournament, Eze said: "It's a beautiful experience.

"It's a great opportunity for all of us to play in a competition like this and have a chance of winning it as well. Having that as a goal, it's an amazing thing to be a part of.

"Whatever I am called upon to do that's the mentality I have, I'll attack it as much as I can."