1 hour ago Who WILL Thomas Tuchel axe for the World Cup: Four snubbed stars who can book a summer holiday NAMED, the players 'on the plane'

But who makes his squad for the finals, and does it include Jude Bellingham ? Here, our chief football reporter, CRAIG HOPE, takes you through the contenders

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10 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals Harry Kane's stirring speech after England booked World Cup place

England booked their place at next summer's World Cup after thumping Latvia 5-0 in Riga, with the travelling fans issuing a retort to the Three Lions boss after he questioned their support

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11 h. ago England player ratings vs Latvia: Gordon and Kane scintillating as Three Lions seal World Cup qualification

Latvia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic win in Riga

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11 h. ago England player ratings vs Latvia as 6/10 star 'needs improvement' to seal World Cup place

England thumped Latvia 5-0 in Riga to officially book their place at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada - here's how the Three Lions rated

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11 h. ago England QUALIFY for the World Cup: Three Lions book place at next summer's tournament with two games to spare after 5

Harry Kane struck twice, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze scored, and Maksims Tonisevs turned the ball into his own net to ensure England's smooth passage.

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15 h. ago England XI vs Latvia: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup qualifier today

Thomas Tuchel handed Harry Kane boost as England look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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16 h. ago Liverpool star Florian Wirtz set daunting target before Arne Slot 'leaves him out'

Florian Wirtz has failed to score or assist for Liverpool since his £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, but Didi Hamann is still expecting big things from the midfielder this season

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24 h. ago Florian Wirtz booed in World Cup qualifier as Liverpool flop's nightmare continues

Florian Wirtz was the subject of boos from Northern Ireland fans during Germany's 1-0 win in Belfast on Monday night, as Liverpool midfielder failed to score or assist again

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26 h. ago England XI vs Latvia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup qualifier today

Three Lions handed Harry Kane boost as they look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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37 h. ago Florian Wirtz's 'biggest issue' at Liverpool highlighted after £116m transfer

Florian Wirtz has struggled to show his best form for Liverpool since his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, and Danny Murphy has spoken out on his time at Anfield so far

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38 h. ago Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon

Blue Sharks beat Eswatini 3-0 to top qualifying groupCameroon second in Group D after draw with AngolaCape Verde have booked their place as debutants at the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini secured top spot in their African qualifying group.With a population of just under 525,000, the tiny Atlantic island nation will become the second-smallest country by population to play at a men’s World Cup finals, behind only Iceland, who qualified in 2018.More to follow Continue reading...

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38 h. ago FA Cup first round draw in full: AFC Wimbledon book home tie as Leyton Orient face long away day

Non-league sides will face up to League One and Two opposition in the first round proper

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43 h. ago Jurgen Klopp disagrees with Jamie Carragher on Florian Wirtz after Liverpool demand

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed Florian Wirtz to come good at Anfield and has told fans to stop worrying about the German international's form in the Premier League

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45 h. ago England XI vs Latvia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup qualifier

Three Lions handed Harry Kane boost as they look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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46 h. ago Florian Wirtz transfer theory emerges as Arne Slot told to take risky Liverpool action

Florian Wirtz has yet to score or assist in his nine games for Liverpool since his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen, with his performances coming under scrutiny

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50 h. ago Tiny Faroe Islands boost World Cup dream with stunning win over the Czech Republic

The European minnows made it four wins from their last five qualifiers

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61 h. ago Belarus match was supposed to be my Scotland record breaker – instead it could be my worst EVER, says Steve Clarke

STEVE CLARKE admits the 2-1 win over Belarus was his WORST experience as Scotland boss. Clarke hit a landmark 72 matches in charge in the World Cup qualifier. But his team were BOOED off the park after the nerve-racking performance and narrow victory. He said: “I’m really disappointed - really, really disappointed. “It’s possibly as...

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68 h. ago Jurgen Klopp gives verdict on Florian Wirtz's Liverpool struggles

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has come to Florian Wirtz's defence and looked to reassure fans over the German international's form after completing his move to Anfield

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3 d. ago Ruben Neves fights back tears and pays touching tribute to best friend Diogo Jota after scoring dramatic late winner for Portugal in first home game since footballer's tragic death

Ruben Neves kissed Diogo Jota's shirt number in tribute to his late friend after scoring the winner for Portugal in their World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon.

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3 d. ago Manchester United sent clear Bruno Fernandes message amid transfer claims as Florian Wirtz snubbed

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has ranked the Portugal international above Florian Wirtz and Cole Palmer

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