3 d. ago England 'consider' calling up Coventry star Carl Rushworth after Frank Lampard impact

England manager Thomas Tuchel could spring a surprise in his next squad for no-pressure World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania by calling up Coventry star Carl Rushworth

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4 d. ago James Trafford will one day be England number one – Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Trafford remains uncapped by England but has been named in every squad selected by Thomas Tuchel so far.

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4 d. ago Wayne Rooney comments on Jude Bellingham speak volumes after winning Marcus Rashford battle

Jude Bellingham was left out of England's last squad and there are questions over his relationship with Thomas Tuchel - but Wayne Rooney insists the Real Madrid star needs to be in the squad and must keep being arrogant

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5 d. ago Former Arsenal star takes different view on Bukayo Saka substitution vs Crystal Palace

Bukayo Saka was replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in the 66th minute of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, despite wearing the captain's armband for the match

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9 d. ago Champions League review: A deluge of goals as youth rules for Barcelona and Bayern

This week’s action saw an astonishing 71 goals over two nights, with the Premier League responsible for many of them• Barcelona’s youth system. Ahead of Sunday’s edition of El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two clubs won their midweek matches. Real Madrid’s opponents were Juventus, in the type of heavyweight clash the Champions League’s rejig into a 36-team group stage was supposed to throw up on a regular basis. Wednesday’s meeting fell short of classic encounters like 2003’s meeting of Madrid’s Luís Figo and Zinedine Zidane with Juve’s Pavel Nedvěd and Alessandro Del Piero. In 2025, Juventus are not the force of yore, though they made Madrid sweat. The sole goal came from Jude Bellingham, England’s great enigma. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England: Thomas Tuchel to decide Jude Bellingham fate this week as World Cup 2026 plans take shape

Real Madrid star was overlooked as the Three Lions’ boss kept faith with others

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2 w. ago Jack Grealish got over England woes at Dubai Irish bar while treating punters to drinks

Jack Grealish wasn't part of Thomas Tuchel's England squad - and he could only watch his team from afar an Irish bar in Dubai as they reached the World Cup

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham's six matches to win back his England spot ahead of 2026 World Cup

Jude Bellingham will be looking to win back a call up to the England squad next month and make his case for a spot on the plane next summer as he seeks to impress Thomas Tuchel

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2 w. ago England: Thomas Tuchel sends Jude Bellingham message after star misses World Cup qualification

Real Madrid midfielder was omitted from recent squad that sealed World Cup qualification

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2 w. ago Tuchel will reach out to ‘important’ Bellingham before next England camp

Real Madrid star missed games against Wales and LatviaHead coach says absentees are all ‘eager to come back’Thomas Tuchel will reach out to Jude Bellingham and the other ­players he excluded from his latest England squad before he makes his next ­selection in November.The head coach’s decision to overlook Bellingham for the Wembley friendly against Wales last Thursday and the World Cup qualifier against ­Latvia in Riga on Tuesday has dominated the discourse. Tuchel wanted to show faith in the squad that won against Andorra and Serbia in September and it meant no room for those who missed out on the initial selection for fitness reasons. If Bellingham was the highest-profile absentee against Wales and Latvia, then Phil Foden was not far behind. Adam Wharton was also left out. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel explains what he expects from Jude Bellingham for England call

Tuchel left Bellingham out of his latest England squad, which caused some controversy

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel makes Jude Bellingham feelings clear ahead of talks with England star

England star Jude Bellingham was left out of Thomas Tuchel's most recent squad with the likes of Morgan Rogers performing well for the Three Lions in his absence

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel will pick star to control Jude Bellingham's ego in England World Cup squad

OPINION: England boss Tuchel is not afraid to make tough decisions, which is a good job, because he has a lot ahead of him when he selects his final squad for the 2026 World Cup

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2 w. ago Richard Keys raises Jude Bellingham dressing room suspicions after emphatic England win

England confirmed their qualification for next summer's World Cup by beating Latvia, but Jude Bellingham was an eye-catching omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad

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2 w. ago Parents of Jude Bellingham spotted watching his brother Jobe in action together with couple to SPLIT after 20 years of marriage, as father grows close to another divorced mum

Jude Bellingham's parents, Mark and Denis, were pictured together watching their younger son, Jobe, play on Monday night, after deciding to end their marriage. 

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2 w. ago ‘One of the best in the world’: Tuchel urges Rashford to fulfil potential

‘He needs to push himself there are no limits’Head coach opens door for Jude Bellingham role Thomas Tuchel believes Marcus Rashford can still become one of the best in the world, but the England head coach has warned he will end up with regrets unless he pushes himself to the limit and improves in the final third.Tuchel, who also cautiously opened the door to Jude Bellingham being part of England’s leadership group if the midfielder returns to the squad, pulled no punches as he discussed Rashford’s development in the leadup to the World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga on Tuesday night. England’s head coach said potential is not enough and made clear that the challenge for the 27-year-old, who has 18 goals in 64 international appearances, is to become more consistent. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel tells Marcus Rashford to push himself to the limit

‘He can be one of the best in the world’Head coach cautious over BellinghamThomas Tuchel believes Marcus Rashford can still become one of the best in the world, but the England head coach has warned he will end up with regrets unless he pushes himself to the limit and improves in the final third.Tuchel, who also cautiously opened the door to Jude Bellingham being part of England’s leadership group if the midfielder returns to the squad, pulled no punches as he discussed Rashford’s development in the leadup to the World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga on Tuesday night. England’s head coach said potential is not enough and made clear that the challenge for the 27-year-old, who has 18 goals in 64 international appearances, is to become more consistent. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England legend Sir Geoff Hurst labels Jude Bellingham's dad as an 'absolute disgrace' after he confronted Borussia Dortmund coach who subbed Jobe off early

Hurst, 83, is best known for scoring a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final, while he also enjoyed a hugely successful club career for the likes of West Ham and Stoke City .

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham's dad labelled 'absolute disgrace' by England's greatest football icon

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has blasted Mark Bellingham for his behaviour after the Borussia Dortmund midfielder's dad confronted club officials following a Bundesliga match

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2 w. ago ‘The truth is ’ – Chelsea icon Frank Lampard opens up on England frustration & gives advice to 2026 World Cup hopefuls

FRANK LAMPARD has told England’s players that silence is golden if they want to earn a World Cup spot. The former Three Lions great is advising Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad that mum’s the word when it comes to the German’s team selection. The Three Lions’ chief has an array of attacking talent at his disposal...

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