Hosts Russia named their preliminary 28-man squad next month’s World Cup, with manager Stanislav Cherchesov counting on young players to fill the gaps left by injured footballers.
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Russia's coach Stanislav Cherchesov and Russia's defender Konstantin Rausch during an international friendly football match between Russia and France at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on March 27, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV
