2 h. ago Thomas Tuchel lauds England midfielder as ‘one of the best in Premier League’

England’s last two World Cup qualifiers are against Serbia and Albania

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2 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wants England squad to be ‘a brotherhood everyone wants to join’

England have already qualified for next summer’s World Cup.

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2 h. ago What Scotland need against Greece and Denmark to qualify for World Cup

How Scotland can secure World Cup qualification next week

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3 h. ago How World Cup expansion is driving Asia’s naturalisation arms race

As Asia’s allocation has now doubled, many nations look to foreign-born talent to push them towards qualificationWhen the United Arab Emirates line up against Iraq on Thursday for the fifth and final round of Asian qualification for next year’s World Cup, it is likely that over half of the home starting XI in Abu Dhabi will be foreign-born. The UAE are, however, merely another participant in a naturalisation arms race in the continent that has been boosted by the expansion of the World Cup from 32 teams to 48.Asia’s allocation has doubled from four automatic spots in Qatar to eight in North America, opening up the tournament to a new array of contenders desperate to play on the greatest stage of all. Japan, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia have historically dominated World Cup qualifying, with North Korea the most recent outlier in 2010. Those six are the only teams from the Asian Football Confederation to make more than one appearance at the tournament. Continue readin...

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7 h. ago 'I don't care': Scotland starlet sends defiant message ahead of World Cup qualifiers amid Greece warning

The 20-year-old has urged his Scotland side to make history.

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16 h. ago Nigeria players boycott training over wage dispute ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Some players are reportedly owed bonuses dating back as far as 2019

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17 h. ago ‘Fearless’ Alex Scott determined to take chance with Tuchel’s England

He may no longer be the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ but deeper role at Bournemouth has earned midfielder a first senior call-upThere was a time, as Alex Scott made his name at Bristol City, when he was known affectionately as the “Guernsey Grealish”. It was the hairstyle, the low socks, the sense of adventure about his midfield play. As Scott puts it, the club’s manager, Nigel Pearson, gave him “a lot of freedom to go out and almost do what I wanted”.It changed after he made his £25m move to Bournemouth in the summer of 2023; there was a greater need for tactical discipline, for defensive responsibility. He became more of a No 8. So, less like an early years Jack Grealish, who is now on loan at Everton from Manchester City. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Bukayo Saka singles out two England teammates as he makes World Cup prediction

Bukayo Saka is excited for England's November internationals, with the returns of Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham adding a fresh dimension despite World Cup qualification being assured

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24 h. ago Chelsea: Pedro Neto injury latest as Portugal announce 'joint decision' ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The forward scored against Wolves at the weekend before coming off with a groin injury

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24 h. ago Ben Davies ruled out of Wales’ crucial World Cup qualifiers with hamstring injury

Davies has not played since being injured in his 100th Wales appearance against Belgium

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27 h. ago Trevoh Chalobah and James Trafford called up for England’s World Cup qualifiers

Chalobah and Trafford have been added to Thomas Tuchel’s squad after Newcastle pair Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope withdrew.

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27 h. ago Trevoh Chalobah and James Trafford replace injured Newcastle duo in England squad

Chalobah and Trafford replace injured Newcastle duo Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope in Thomas Tuchel’s squad

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28 h. ago England call up Trevoh Chalobah and James Trafford after triple injury blow

Chelsea centre-back could win his second senior cap

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29 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes Trevoh Chalobah England decision amid worrying Marc Guehi injury update

Trevoh Chalobah is set to be called up to the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with the Chelsea defender expected to replace the injured Marc Guehi

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41 h. ago Liverpool star Federico Chiesa makes Italy decision as Gennaro Gattuso reveals big call

Federico Chiesa has not featured for Italy since the 2024 European Championships and has once again turned down a call-up for this month's World Cup qualifiers

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46 h. ago Wayne Rooney 'surprised' by Thomas Tuchel decision as England player snubbed

Wayne Rooney has reacted to Thomas Tuchel's England squad as the Three Lions prepare to face Serbia and Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month, picking problem with the omission of one player in particular

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47 h. ago Slovenia boss hits out at 'disrespectful' Manchester United over Benjamin Sesko injury

Slovenia face two do-or-die World Cup qualifiers over the next nine days

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52 h. ago Billy Gilmour out of Scotland Word Cup qualifier in Greece as Steve Clarke adds two for Turkey training camp

Gilmour could still be fit for final match against Denmark as another pair withdraw from qualifying double header

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65 h. ago Scotland concern over Napoli absence as Lewis Ferguson triumphs in battle of Serie A compatriots

Injury worry for Steve Clarke ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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69 h. ago Two England stars withdraw from squad to give Thomas Tuchel headache

England boss Thomas Tuchel named his squad for the Three Lions final World Cup qualifiers earlier this week but the German already has a couple of headaches with two stars pulling out

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