Simon Middleton column: Who are best-placed to win the World Cup?

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12/09/2025 08:50

Sturdy rods, enticing bait and strong patience. Three items that are extremely valuable to any fisherman, especially for those who get involved in fishing competitions and who want to bag the biggest and/or heaviest fish of the pond. And there's no bigger fish than the World Cup trophy.

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