Ahh...I know

Well the clutch feel is as in my Focus., so that part is ok ... but yes it feels like it's not disengaging properly .. and you say that it could be as simple as a worn thrust bearing ???

I tried to put a bit of pressure on the gear stick pushing towards 1st gear, , then give the throttle a blip, and it seem to be as you described earlier .. it went into gear

So thrust bearing ......maybe