6 h. ago The Pele parallels that Harry Kane hopes may take England to World Cup glory

The England captain could match the Brazilian’s goal tally against Albania but has his sights set on a bigger prize

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6 h. ago Harry Kane names the five players in Thomas Tuchel's England leadership group

England captain Harry Kane has revealed Thomas Tuchel has placed even more responsibility on his shoulders, encouraging him to be an even more vocal presence within the squad

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6 h. ago Harry Kane reveals how England will learn from NFL and Arsenal in bid to win World Cup

England have booked their place at the World Cup and despite not yet knowing their opposition, Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff are building a tactical blueprint

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6 h. ago Harry Kane names two things that are stopping him from winning the Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane's sensational start to the season has prompted talk that he could win the Ballon d'Or next year, and the England captain already knows else what needs to do

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6 h. ago What Scotland need from Denmark showdown to qualify for World Cup 2026 after chaotic penultimate clashes

SO it all comes down to Hampden on Tuesday. A win against Denmark will seal Scotland's place at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. It's after a remarkable night of drama both in Greece and Denmark. Scotland trailed 3-0 to the Greeks with little over an hour played. It was a...

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6 h. ago Scotland one win away from World Cup as Greek tragedy swerved after Denmark disaster – 5 talking points

Danes' shock 2-2 draw against minnows Belarus kept them just one clear of the Scots in the table

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9 h. ago Jordan James strike gives Wales crucial World Cup qualifier win in Liechtenstein

Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification.Jordan James claimed his first Wales goal from close range after Liechtenstein’s assorted collection of full-time players, office workers and students had held out for over an hour. James wheeled away in delight with his obvious relief shared by 3,000 Wales fans filling three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago What a Wales win, loss or draw v Japan means for the Rugby World Cup draw

Wales and Japan's Rugby World Cup draw fate likely comes down to this match

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14 h. ago Ruthless Shiffrin storms to record 102nd win as Olympic slalom season begins

Shiffrin wins by 1.66sec in dominant displayAmerican’s 102nd World Cup win overallAlbanian teenager Lara Colturi takes secondAmerican Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the Olympic season ahead by obliterating her rivals to easily win the opening Alpine Ski World Cup slalom race on Saturday.The 30-year-old was in a class of her own, going quickest on both her runs to win by 1.66 seconds for her ninth career win in Levi and a record-extending 102nd World Cup victory. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Harry Kane sent fresh Barcelona transfer message as star speaks out

Harry Kane is close to entering the last 18 months of his contract with Bayern Munich and has been tipped to replace Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona in the summer transfer window

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30 h. ago Poland v Netherlands, Croatia v Faroe Islands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Slovakia beat Northern Ireland at the last to set up a winner-takes-all Group A encounter with Germany on MondayThomas Tuchel wants his England substitutes to channel any anger they feel at not starting into making the difference when they can because the team that win the World Cup will be defined by productivity off the bench.The head coach will prepare a heat-proof gameplan for the finals next summer when temperatures at many of the venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to be stifling and a major part will involve how best to use his substitutes. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago ‘We have to think outside the box’ – Thomas Tuchel reveals plan for England ‘bomb squad’ at World Cup 2026

THOMAS TUCHEL is urging his "angry" subs to carry England to World Cup glory. The Three Lions boss admits he will enrage stars who start on the bench in America next summer — but says they must accept their roles and forge an unbreakable squad spirit. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden came off the bench on...

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33 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wants England substitutes to channel anger into World Cup victory

Coach hopes to match spirit of his 2021 Chelsea teamTuchel needs strong bench ‘after a long, long season’Thomas Tuchel wants his England substitutes to channel any anger they feel at not starting into making the difference when they can because the team that win the World Cup will be defined by productivity off the bench.The head coach will prepare a heat-proof gameplan for the finals next summer when temperatures at many of the venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to be stifling and a major part will involve how best to use his substitutes. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Kylian Mbappe forced to leave France camp with injury issue as statement released

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe returned to the Spanish capital after France's win over Ukraine and World Cup qualification to undergo tests rather than continuing to Azerbaijan

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34 h. ago Thomas Tuchel drops England World Cup squad hint with ‘five stars chosen to model new kit’ in secret photoshoot

THOMAS TUCHEL has got some big decisions to make between now and the end of the season as to who will make the cut for his World Cup squad. One of the biggest clues yet has been given away in a photoshoot that took place this week. It has been reported that a select group...

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34 h. ago Who will win Greece vs Scotland? Our writers predict vital World Cup qualifying clash in Athens

The first mission objective is avoiding defeat in Athens to set up winner takes all shootout with Denmark at Hampden next week

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38 h. ago Erling Haaland in wild dressing room celebrations with Norway to qualify for World Cup if they avoid 9

MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland led wild celebrations after Norway practically punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Stale Solbakken's side picked up a massive 4-1 win over Estonia in their penultimate qualifier on Thursday at the Ulevaal Stadion. Haaland, 25, played a pivotal role once more as he scored a brace along with...

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41 h. ago Norway stars reveal how Erling Haaland inspired team to big World Cup qualifier win

Norway beat Estonia 4-1 on Thursday night to edge closer to World Cup qualification

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42 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel finds Harry Kane alternative 'solution' as forgotten star shines in new position

Three Lions eased past Serbia on Thursday

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55 h. ago England ratings: Nico O’Reilly impresses on debut alongside Elliot Anderson but Harry Kane has quiet night

ENGLAND continued their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Serbia. Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goals either side of half-time. Saka kicked things off with a composed volley into the bottom-left corner at the half-hour mark. Eze then secured the victory with a...

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