12 h. ago Secret to the perfect cup of tea revealed and it involves bag being in for 1m 53secs

Britain's tradespeople have shared their recipe for the perfect cup of tea, and it's bound to stir up some debate

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16 h. ago How to make the perfect cup of tea according to tradespeople

Britain's tradespeople have revealed their secrets to the perfect brew and it will horrify traditionalists

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18 h. ago Tradespeople say this is how you should make tea – but it'll horrify traditionalists

A poll of tradespeople revealed the recipe for the perfect builder's brew, including how long the tea bag should be left in and how hot the water should be

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6 d. ago How many teams have qualified for a World Cup with a perfect record? | The Knowledge

Plus: chants celebrating old memories, Trevor Wood from Jersey and ‘a Genghis Khan-like thick moustache’Mail us with your questions and answers“England qualified for the World Cup in perfect style, winning all eight games without conceding a goal,” writes Charlie Wilson. “How many teams have done this?”This isn’t the first time England have qualified for a World Cup without conceding a goal. They did the same ahead of Italia 90 – but three of their six group games were 0-0 draws and they might not have qualified had Poland’s Rysard Tarasiewicz scored in the last minute of their final game in Chorzow. Instead his heatseeker hit the crossbar and England were through.Switzerland (A) 5-0Wales (H) 12-0Wales (A) 12-0Croatia (A) 7-0Croatia (H) 8-0Switzerland (H) 11-0 Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tuchel knows perfection is an illusion but England have reasons to dream | David Hytner

The team’s qualifying record is impressive but not as important as their burgeoning confidence and momentum“Right now, I could say that everything played out perfectly,” Thomas Tuchel says, as he reflects on having led England through qualifying to the World Cup finals: phase one of the mission complete. It does not feel incongruous for the head coach to talk about perfection – partly because he is constantly chasing it and also because, well, the results have been perfect.When Tuchel’s team beat Albania 2-0 in Tirana on Sunday, it meant they topped their group with eight wins out of eight and with eight clean sheets. Never before has a European nation gone through World Cup qualification, playing at least six ties, without conceding. Spain will emulate them if they beat Turkey at home and keep a clean sheet in their sixth and final qualifier on Tuesday night. The only thing is that Tuchel knows perfection is unattainable – particularly in international football. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals what 'hurts' him about England job as he sounds World Cup warning

England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign but Thomas Tuchel admits that his side still need to improve as next summer's tournament in North America edges closer

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8 d. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals why he ‘almost got emotional’ after England’s perfect World Cup qualification

Thomas Tuchel admitted he ‘almost got emotional’ after England made it eight wins from eight in World Cup qualifying by beating Albania on Sunday

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9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as Jude Bellingham reaction takes shine off England win

As England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign, Bellingham commanded the attention on his return: for better and worse

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9 d. ago Jude Bellingham handed fresh England warning after moment at end of Albania win

England beat Albania to round off a perfect qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup but midfielder Jude Bellingham didn't look too happy about being substituted

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9 d. ago Three England stars immediately prove Thomas Tuchel wrong in Albania win

England beat Albania 2-0 in their final World Cup qualifier to complete a perfect campaign under Thomas Tuchel and some stars sent the manager a message in Tirana

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9 d. ago England player ratings vs Albania as Three Lions head to World Cup with perfect record

Harry Kane bagged a brace in England's 2-0 win over Albania in their final World Cup qualifier, while a number of his team-mates were well below their best

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9 d. ago England player ratings vs Albania as two 8/10 stars secure perfect World Cup qualification

ALBANIA 0-2 ENGLAND: Two goals from captain Harry Kane ensured the Three Lions completed a perfect qualifying campaign for next summer's World Cup

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9 d. ago Albania vs England live: Kane brace secures perfect record in World Cup qualifiers

Albania 0-2 England: Kane’s brace secures unbeaten World Cup qualification campaign for Three Lions

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1 week ago England stars handed Cristiano Ronaldo warning as Thomas Tuchel provides injury update

England are chasing a perfect World Cup qualifying record under Thomas Tuchel with Albania their final competitive opponents after seven wins from seven matches

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel must solve England's one glaring issue ahead of the World Cup

England are on the verge of completing their World Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record but one position in Thomas Tuchel's side remains somewhat of a mystery

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel reveals he will NOW consider singing the national anthem at next summer's World Cup after a perfect qualifying campaign as England boss

The German revealed during his unveiling last year that he would not sing God Save the King during his early matches because he had to 'earn the right'.

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3 w. ago England captain Maro Itoje targets perfect autumn before eyes turn to World Cup

Joe Schmidt’s Australia visit Allianz Stadium on Saturday to launch a series which is completed by fixtures against Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.

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3 w. ago Brits don't get enough 'me time' with of us getting less than an hour

Chores, work and family responsibilities are the top reasons people are always ‘on’ and sometimes a cup of tea and a biscuit is the perfect way to hit reset

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