4 h. 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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4 h. 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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8 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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8 h. ago England winners and losers: Djed Spence influential in a bad week for Arsenal star

Good camp for Elliot Anderson but Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominic Solanke suffer setback to bid to make World Cup squad

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9 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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10 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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30 h. ago Thomas Tuchel now facing same problem that prompted Man City to make brutal £42.5m transfer call

England can secure World Cup qualification tonight and the battle for places in the squad is underway, with one Manchester City ace on the outside looking in.

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3 d. ago Elliot Anderson names England player that has helped him become star under Thomas Tuchel

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has looked right at home at the base of England's midfield as he looks to consolidate his place in Thomas Tuchel's squad for next summer's World Cup

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7 d. ago Steve Clarke explains late Scotland squad addition as 21y/o called up for World Cup qualifiers

Championship right-back drafted in for Hampden double-header

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7 d. ago Scotland make late squad addition as 21y/o called up to 'bolster options' for World Cup qualifiers

Championship right-back drafted in for Hampden double-header

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7 d. ago Marcus Rashford transfer value drops amid Man United and Barcelona agreement

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has enjoyed life at Barcelona so far and he has managed to work his way back into the England squad ahead of the World Cup.

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7 d. ago Angry Jordan Henderson slams accusations about his role in England squad

The Brentford midfielder has become a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel's squad since being recalled in the German's first Three Lions squad and the 35-year-old looks well set to being a part of the squad for next summer's World Cup finals

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8 d. ago Paranoia of being dropped is fuelling Anthony Gordon’s push for World Cup place

Gordon has been a regular under Thomas Tuchel and impressed during last month’s 5-0 win over Serbia

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1 week ago Celtic star snubbed again as Luis Palma escapes serious punishment for brutal leg breaker challenge

Reo Hatate has been left out of the Japan squad for the third time in succession with his World Cup dream at risk

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2 w. ago Steve Clarke reveals Andy Robertson Liverpool heart to heart as Scotland boss talks up 'plus side' over skipper

The national team boss also spoke about youngster Ben Gannon-Doak as he announced his World Cup double-header squad

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2 w. ago Scotland recall surprise man for World Cup qualifiers but Steve Clarke reduces squad with two omissions

Clarke names squad for key October World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus

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2 w. ago England squad ratings: how all the Red Roses performed at Rugby World Cup

Strength in depth was key, with 32 players contributing in a tournament in which John Mitchell’s side were rarely troubledHannah Botterman Bristol Bears Wanted to prove she is the best loosehead prop in the world and duly delivered. England at times would have been in big trouble without her, particularly in the semi-final where she came out with three turnovers. Her skilful try against the USA was a highlight and at the age of 26 may not even be in her prime yet. 9/10Appearances 4 | Tries 1 | Points 5 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manchester City show faith in homegrown wonderkid with bumper new contract

Manchester City have rewarded the 20-year-old with a new long-term deal until 2030 following his meteoric rise since his senior debut 13 months ago, with O'Reilly being tipped in some quarters to gatecrash England's World Cup squad

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2 w. ago Canada XV vs England: Kevin Rouet names unchanged team for Women's Rugby World Cup final

Kevin Rouet keeps faith in the same squad that has helped Canada secure a place in the World Cup final

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2 w. ago The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

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