45 h. ago Jonny Bairstow would be ‘stupid’ not to target England recall

He lost his England shirt in all three formats last year and has not featured in a squad since the T20 World Cup last June

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59 h. ago Jonny Bairstow would be ‘stupid’ not to think an England recall is possible

He lost his England shirt in all three formats last year and has not featured in a squad since the T20 World Cup last June.

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4 d. ago ‘I was brainwashed but in a good way’: Danilo on Guardiola, Flamengo and social media

The former Manchester City and Real Madrid defender, who is now at Flamengo, on growing up and his attempt to make sport more humaneFew players have had such a diverse and successful career as Danilo. During 13 years in Europe he won league titles in every country he played in – Portugal, Spain, England and Italy – and is now back in Brazil with Flamengo, chasing more trophies and a place in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.The 33-year-old stands out off the pitch too, quitting social media twice for a sustained period over its toxicity, looking back at his younger self wondering why he bought a car that he used once a year and wanting to study psychology when he finishes his playing career rather than pursuing a job in coaching. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Thomas Tuchel leaves three England stars out of latest squad as Morgan Gibbs

Thomas Tuchel's squad for the World Cup qualifying match against Latvia has been confirmed, with the England boss looking to make it two wins from his first two games

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel warns one of England's biggest stars they could miss out on World Cup squad

England are spoilt for choice in the forward line but Thomas Tuchel can only fit so many into his squad for the World Cup, with the Three Lions set to continue qualification against Latvia on Monday

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6 d. ago Rashford could be more important to Tuchel’s England than Palmer or Saka | Jonathan Wilson

One Harry Kane pass to his fellow forward in otherwise routine win over Albania gives a hint of how England could succeedOne of the problems of international football is that everybody is always asking the wrong question, which to an extent is built into the form. Qualifiers matter only in as much as they have to be negotiated. Friday’s win by England over Albania fell into a very familiar pattern. The brave new world of Thomas Tuchel turned out to look a lot like the faded old world of Gareth Southgate. England had lots of the ball, did not move it fast enough and won by a couple of goals. It does not matter. They could have won 10-0, 8-5 or 1-0 and it would mean almost nothing in terms of the winning of the World Cup.England want to win the World Cup next summer. They have a squad that should make them challengers. Barring pratfalls, there will come a point next year when they will play an Argentina or a Spain or a France, a team of equivalent or greater talent and, almost certain...

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8 d. ago Jack Grealish told to turn back on Pep Guardiola to save England World Cup dream

Jack Grealish has been told to leave Manchester City to save his England World Cup hopes after Thomas Tuchel opted not to call the winger up to his first Three Lions squad

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8 d. ago Jack Grealish told he must leave Man City if he wants to make England's World Cup squad

Jack Grealish has not started a Premier League game since December and has been told to find a new club if he wants to be part of England's 2026 World Cup squad in the USA.

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9 d. ago Liverpool dealt new Ryan Gravenberch injury blow ahead of Merseyside derby

Reds midfielder has left the Netherlands squad early with knock sustained during the Carabao Cup final

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9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel told England star who 'spat dummy out' deserves Three Lions ban

Ben White has not played for England since walking out of the Three Lions squad during the 2022 World Cup and Thomas Tuchel has spoken to the Arsenal defender about a return

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9 d. ago Jordan Pickford admits unanswered question over Jordan Henderson's England return

Jordan Henderson has returned to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has spoken about his compatriot

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel's inspirational speech to first England squad as he outlines World Cup plan

Ahead of his first training session as the new head coach, Thomas Tuchel gathered his men to outline vision for the World Cup 2026 - with Dan Burn revealing what was said

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1 week ago Dan Burn eyes World Cup after finally breaking into the England squad

Burn turned up for his first international camp the day after helping boyhood club Newcastle win a first domestic trophy in 70 years.

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1 week ago Jamie Carragher highlights five signings Liverpool need to make this summer

The Reds exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final last week, raising questions about the depth of their squad under Arne Slot

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1 week ago Lionel Messi removed from Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers as statement issued

The Inter Miami star and 2022 World Cup winner is the captain of his country still, but has been left out of the squad by Lionel Scaloni for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

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1 week ago Lionel Messi to miss Argentina World Cup qualifiers with adductor injury

Inter Miami confirm injury in MLS game against AtlantaMessi will miss matches against Uruguay and BrazilLionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to an adductor muscle injury. The 37-year-old was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni.Messi featured in Inter Miami’s MLS win over Atlanta United on Sunday, scoring in the 20th minute and playing the full 90 minutes of the match despite picking up an injury. On Monday, Inter Miami confirmed he had suffered a “low-grade” adductor muscle injury. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel calls up snubbed star to England squad after furious reaction

Thomas Tuchel has added Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White to his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, with Cole Palmer injured

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta defends ‘brave’ White for England snub during Southgate reign

Defender has not played for country since 2022White now back in frame under Thomas TuchelMikel Arteta has defended Ben White’s “brave” decision to make himself unavailable for England under Gareth Southgate and revealed the 27-year-old had been “struggling” with the national team.The Arsenal defender has not played for his country since leaving England’s squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for personal reasons after a rumoured falling-out with the then assistant Steve Holland, but is back in the frame after talks with Thomas Tuchel. The new England manager confirmed White “would love to be back in the squad” despite not being picked for the World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Albania as he returns from a long spell out after knee surgery in November. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel says he will not sing national anthem until he’s earned it

‘I feel that it is not just a given,’ says managerGerman attended 25 matches featuring England playersThomas Tuchel will not sing the national anthem before his opening matches in charge of England and will do so only when he senses he has earned the privilege.The manager, who named his first squad on Friday for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley, is aware of the controversy that ensnared his predecessor, Lee Carsley, who held the role on an interim basis for the autumn internationals. Carsley, born in England and of Irish heritage, chose not to sing the anthem. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago David Moyes reveals demand he's made after Jarrad Branthwaite's England snub

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has not been included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia - and is instead with the Under-21s

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