9 d. ago Sweden explain decision as Liverpool star Alexander Isak overlooked again

Alexander Isak watched from the bench as Sweden drew 1-1 at home to Slovenia in their final World Cup qualifier, with the Liverpool striker yet to start a game since October 22

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1 week ago World Cup qualifying roundup: Germany crush Slovakia to seal spot as Dutch progress

Woltemade on target as Germany cruise to 6-0 victory Netherlands secure place with 4-0 win against LithuaniaGermany secured a place at next year’s World Cup by crushing Slovakia 6-0 in their final qualifier, pummelling them into submission with four goals in the first half and sending their opponents into a playoff in March.The four-time world champions, who went out in the first round of the last two editions of the World Cup, finished top of their group, three points clear of Slovakia. Continue reading...

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Albania vs England live: Visitors miss flurry of chances as experimental side frustrated 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Bruno Fernandes issues telling response to Cristiano Ronaldo red card controversy

Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for Portugal's final World Cup qualifier at home to Armenia but their other players - including Bruno Fernandes - stepped up in his absence

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1 week 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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1 week ago Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury boost after Mikel Arteta suffered double blow

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori was forced to leave Italy's camp before their final World Cup qualifier after suffering an injury but there's good news ahead of the North London derby

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago England star immediately leaves camp as Thomas Tuchel suffers injury blow

England manager Thomas Tuchel has lost a player ahead of the final World Cup qualifier against Albania, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi returning to his club

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Red, white and shoe: Tuchel and England embrace their new World Cup super slipper

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Red, white and shoe: England and Tuchel have world at their feet with fresh focus

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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