40 m. 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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48 m. ago On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up | Jacob Steinberg

More than half the 26 places appear to be locked down but big names are at risk with qualification secured and the tournament loomingFresh from breaking Gordon Banks’s record for consecutive England clean sheets, Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed pick in goal. A miserly defensive record is a positive for Thomas Tuchel, even if the shutouts have come against poor sides. John Stones, such an elegant centre-back, is back in the team and will start at the World Cup if he stays fit. But who will partner him? Tuchel likes Ezri Konsa, whose versatility also makes him an option at right-back, and Marc Guéhi. Big Dan Burn also looks established despite making his international debut in March. It is more uncertain at left-back but Reece James will play at right-back as long as his body does not let him down. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Thomas Tuchel: No chance England will take it easy in final World Cup qualifiers

Tuchel says his side are ‘building something’.

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4 h. ago John Stones says England building ‘something special’ after reaching World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s team secured their place at next summer’s World Cup with a 5-0 win over Latvia.

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4 h. ago England have 'no chance' of winning World Cup unless axed trio are recalled

England have been told to recall a trio of players - including Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden - if they want to win next summer's World Cup after Thomas Tuchel's bold calls

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5 h. ago England’s World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s almost there and who has work to do?

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada in Mexico next summer

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6 h. ago Who WILL Thomas Tuchel axe for the World Cup: Four snubbed stars who can book a summer holiday NAMED, the players 'on the plane'

But who makes his squad for the finals, and does it include Jude Bellingham ? Here, our chief football reporter, CRAIG HOPE, takes you through the contenders

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14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off England fans’ jibes and says: we will need you in America

‘It’s British humour and I can take it,’ says England head coachTuchel says his side have achieved something ‘special’Thomas Tuchel laughed off the mockery from the fans and hailed his side for achieving something special after England qualified for the World Cup finals tournament with a 5‑0 win against Latvia in Riga.The head coach was in good spirits after another fine display and he did not mind being the butt of the joke at a rain-sodden Daugava Stadium. England’s fans did not hesitate to express their displeasure with Tuchel’s critical comments about the atmosphere during the win against Wales at Wembley last week but the German admitted he was fair game and insisted he thought the chants aimed in his direction were funny. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off ‘sing when we want’ chants as England reach World Cup

The travelling fans in Latvia jokingly taunted the manager’s comments about the Wembley atmosphere.

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14 h. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals Harry Kane's stirring speech after England booked World Cup place

England booked their place at next summer's World Cup after thumping Latvia 5-0 in Riga, with the travelling fans issuing a retort to the Three Lions boss after he questioned their support

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14 h. ago 'We'll sing when we want': Thomas Tuchel responds to teasing after dig at England fans

Three Lions’ travelling support in Latvia responded to criticism of Wembley atmosphere during win over Wales

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15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reacts to England fans' brutal chants after they hit back at 'silent' jibe

Thomas Tuchel tore into England fans for staying 'silent' during the Three Lions' 3-0 demolition of Wales at Wembley last week, but had a change of heart in the wake of the nation's 5-0 thrashing of Latvia.

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15 h. ago Three things we learned from England rout of Latvia as Thomas Tuchel finds magic formula

Anthony Gordon takes his chance with Djed Spence eyeing a place on the plane as Three Lions qualify for World Cup with two games to spare

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15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off sarcastic chants as England fans hit back to ‘silent’ criticism

Tuchel came under fire from the England fans after he criticised the Wembley atmosphere for being ‘silent’

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15 h. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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15 h. ago Harry Kane breaks silence on England fan chants after Thomas Tuchel controversy

Harry Kane has had his say on England's qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals and controversy surrounding Thomas Tuchel's comments around the Three Lions' fans.

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15 h. ago Harry Kane feels in the form of his life after firing England to the World Cup

Kane has scored 21 goals in 13 matches this season for club and country this season.

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15 h. ago England player ratings vs Latvia: Gordon and Kane scintillating as Three Lions seal World Cup qualification

Latvia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic win in Riga

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16 h. ago Elliot Anderson is going to the World Cup and shows just why England have a great chance

Thomas Tuchel has referred to his side as 'underdogs' for next summer's tournament but the emergence of the Nottingham Forest midfielder shows just why England have got a great chance

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