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DELE ALLI insists that the Belgium defeat has not damaged their spirit and fight to win the World Cup.

The England star feels they are ready to go with the squad training hard in the gym ahead of their last 16 clash against Colombia.

 Harry Kane has often carried the weight of the nation's hopes on his shoulders but leads the race for the Golden Boot with five goals
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Harry Kane has often carried the weight of the nation's hopes on his shoulders but leads the race for the Golden Boot with five goalsCredit: Rex Features
 Kieran Trippier, left, and John Stones have been two of England's best players at the tournament so far
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Kieran Trippier, left, and John Stones have been two of England's best players at the tournament so farCredit: Rex Features
 Jesse Lingard scored a sensational goal against Panama to help England on their way to a 6-1 victory
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Jesse Lingard scored a sensational goal against Panama to help England on their way to a 6-1 victoryCredit: Rex Features

The Three Lions suffered their first loss of the tournament as they were beaten by an Adnan Januzaj wonder strike.

After victories over Tunisia and Panama, Belgium was their first major test in Russia, one that they failed.

But Alli, 22, believes that nothing has changed and they are only looking ahead to the Colombia match on Tuesday.

He said in a press conference: "As players we support any decision the manager makes.

 Ruben Loftus-Cheek has provided great strength in depth off the bench
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek has provided great strength in depth off the benchCredit: Rex Features


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"We've come here with a big squad and everyone is fighting for their place. It was a great opportunity and I think the boys have done well.

"I don't think we lost any momentum. We're all fighting, we're all raring to go and we're all looking forward to the next games."

Alli is expected to return against Colombia, following an injury in their win over Tunisia.

Victory at the Otkrytie Arena on Tuesday will set up a tie against either Sweden or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

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 John Stones will be aiming for clean sheets as well as goals after getting a brace against Panama
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John Stones will be aiming for clean sheets as well as goals after getting a brace against PanamaCredit: Rex Features
 Marcus Rashford and England will look to continue on the road to success when they face Colombia
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Marcus Rashford and England will look to continue on the road to success when they face ColombiaCredit: Rex Features
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Jack Butland has yet to feature at the World Cup, playing second fiddle to Jordan PickfordCredit: Rex Features
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