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Tunisia players earn Nabil Maaloul praise despite defeat to England

A brace from Harry Kane pegged down the Carthage Eagles in Volgograd, however, the tactician praised his men for performing very well

Tunisia Nabil Maaloul is encouraged by his players’ performance despite losing 2-1 to England in their World Cup opener.

The Africans were heading to share the points with the Three Lions after Ferjani Sassi’s 35th minute penalty had erased Harry Kane’s opener, however, the Tottenham Hotspur’s man late minute strike condemned them to defeat at the Volgograd Arena.

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Not minding this setback, the 55-year-old is more than impressed with the impressive display put up by his men against Gareth Southgate’s men.