9 h. ago Harry Kane lays down World Cup gauntlet to England rivals after record

Harry Kane scored both goals as England beat Albania in their eighth and final World Cup qualifier to go into next summer's tournament with maximum points and no goals conceded

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12 h. 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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12 h. 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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13 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes 'easy' Jude Bellingham admission after England star makes feelings clear

Jude Bellingham returned to England’s starting XI for their final World Cup qualifier against Albania on Sunday evening

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15 h. ago Albania vs England live: Tuchel’s experimental side being held in final World Cup qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

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16 h. ago Albania vs England live: Tuchel makes sweeping changes as Bellingham starts final World Cup 2026 qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

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19 h. ago Albania vs England live: Bellingham poised to start final World Cup 2026 qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

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19 h. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates, Gabriel injury scare and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Revealed: The exclusive club England can join in final World Cup qualifier 

A comprehensive 2-0 victory against Serbia on a drenched Thursday at Wembley now places England in contention to join an exclusive club alongside Italy and Belgium. 

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67 h. ago England star withdraws from squad for final World Cup qualifier against Albania

England are set to travel with a 24-man squad for their final World Cup qualifier against Albania on Sunday

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4 d. ago Jon Bon Jovi: Thomas Tuchel can stay at my house during the World Cup

The 63-year-old teased that he has his doubts about whether England will be able to make the World Cup final

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7 d. ago England injury issue could force Thomas Tuchel's hand as struggling star 'can't walk'

England play their final two World Cup qualifiers next week but Marc Guehi is a major doubt after Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed the defender is currently on crutches

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9 d. ago England squad announced: Jude Bellingham recalled as Alex Scott earns first call

Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England squad for this month’s final 2026 World Cup qualifiers as one of five changes from head coach Thomas Tuchel.

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1 week ago Jude Bellingham in line for England recall for final two World Cup qualifiers

Phil Foden will also be hoping to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

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2 w. ago South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away

South Africa, 319-7, beat England, 194 all out, 125 runsCaptain smashes 169 as Proteas reach first 50-over finalSouth Africa made history in Guwahati on Wednesday, after a phenomenal innings from captain Laura Wolvaardt and remarkable figures of five for 20 from Marizanne Kapp helped them to a 125-run against England and launched them into their first ever 50-over World Cup final.Wolvaardt took 115 balls to bring up a maiden World Cup hundred, which was reason enough to celebrate. But with wickets tumbling at the other end and England looking like they might have an easy-enough chase on their hands, she then unleashed a remarkable display of boundary-striking on the unsuspecting English bowlers, adding a further 69 runs in 28 balls. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England’s top three dismissed for ducks in Cricket World Cup semi

Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont were removed in quick succession, all for ducks

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2 w. ago England chasing 320 to beat South Africa: Women’s Cricket World Cup semi

England face ominous target after Wolvaardt’s 169 The Spin: celebrating Sophie Devine | Email Rob4th over: South Africa 21-0 (Wolvaardt 13, Brits 6) Neat and tidy from Smith. That Bell semi-drop not withstanding, the BBC report that – stats wise - England are the best fielding team in the competition.3rd over: South Africa 19-0 (Wolvaardt 12, Brits 5) A half-chance not held. Brits flays Bell back back with fire, through the left hand of her follow through and down to the rope. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: England crush New Zealand in final group match

England, 172-2, bt New Zealand, 168, by eight wktsJones hits unbeaten 86 but Ecclestone hurts shoulderEngland finished the group stages of the World Cup with a dominant eight-wicket win against a limp New Zealand, after bowling them out for 168 in 38.2 overs.Sophie Devine’s final ODI ended in disappointment after she departed caught behind to Nat Sciver-Brunt on 23, sparking a collapse which saw New Zealand lose their last five wickets for 13 runs. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Premiership Women’s Rugby gears up to to surf England’s World Cup wave

New season given massive boost by Rugby World Cup that brought an England triumph, unprecedented attendances and a huge rise in TV viewersThe Premiership Women’s Rugby season begins at the Stoop on Friday, just across the road and almost a month on from England’s Rugby World Cup victory against Canada in the final at Twickenham.One of the most famous images of that day was the Red Roses captain, Zoe Aldcroft, jumping around with the trophy, an image her teammate Meg Jones has now had tattooed on her leg, and the Gloucester-Hartpury lock will be aiming to replicate the pictures if her club side defend the title they have won for the past three seasons come the PWR final on 28 June. Continue reading...

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