4 h. ago ‘Don’t collect talent’ – Thomas Tuchel sends warning to Jude Bellingham & Co about World Cup spots after shock snubs

THOMAS TUCHEL claims England will be underdogs at the World Cup finals. And the Three Lions manager, preparing for the friendly with Wales at Wembley, insisted he will not be “collecting talent” when picking his teams with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish all controversially missing out on this squad. Tuchel, who will be...

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5 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel issues 'underdogs' statement as Three Lions eye World Cup glory

Former Chelsea boss was hired with the objective of challenging for the sport’s top prize

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5 h. ago Harry Kane out of England’s friendly against Wales on Thursday

The England skipper is expected to feature in the World Cup qualifier against Latvia

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6 h. ago Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Tuchel: ‘I don’t see why we should burden ourselves’Head coach ‘not just collecting most talented players’Thomas Tuchel has said England would be underdogs at the World Cup and would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation.Tuchel, who delivered another warning to Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden by reiterating that he is not looking to collect talents, was adamant that his side would not be one of the favourites next summer. The German stressed that England, who have been losing finalists in two successive European Championships, should not get carried away given they have not won the men’s World Cup since 1966. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel says England are 'underdogs' for World Cup after 59 years of hurt

England have not won a major trophy since winning the World Cup in 1966 - and Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel believes his side are not favourites to win in North America next summer

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6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel confirms Harry Kane is out of England’s friendly against Wales

The England skipper is expected to feature in the World Cup qualifier against Latvia

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7 h. ago ‘We’re not here as tourists’: Bellamy insists Wales will go on attack against England

Wales manager downplays rivalry with England‘If you defend deep, you’ll die a slow death’Craig Bellamy said Wales would not be “tourists” when they take on England in Thursday night’s Wembley friendly and that he believed his team would succumb to a “slow death” if they set up to defend. The Wales manager vowed to attack Thomas Tuchel’s side in search of a first win over England since 1984, in the first meeting between the teams since a 3-0 defeat in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.Bellamy suggested a boxing promoter would not pit Wales against England owing to the gulf between the squads but he wants his players to play on the front foot. “We’re here to come and play, and to play our brand of football the way we play, at an incredible place like Wembley, which it is,” Bellamy said. “So to us it is exciting. We’re not here as tourists, to enjoy the occasion, we’re here to be the best version of ourselves and that allows you to be excited and also to have fun as well.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Senior rugby figures believe rebel R360 league all but dead after unions’ statement

Players who sign up would be ineligible for national sidesProposed event yet to be sanctioned by World RugbySenior global rugby figures believe the rebel R360 venture is all but dead unless it can find a way to appease the world’s top nations. In a dramatic move the leading unions collectively made clear this week that players involved in the R360 competition would be ineligible for their national sides and have warned them to treat offers with “extreme caution”.Privately there is a widespread view that those pushing the R360 concept, fronted by the England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, now face a struggle to get the project off the ground if the world’s top male and female players are required to forfeit their international futures to join the rebel league. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Thomas Tuchel has just FIVE nailed on England starters with World Cup issues to address

Tuchel warned the fight is on for a World Cup place with England running out of time and options

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11 h. ago Top neurologist issues shocking warning: Deadly motor neurone disease 'more likely' in men who exercise intensively

Earlier this week, England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with the condition at the age of 47.

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16 h. ago Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or 'chance', World Cup admission and cheat meal change

Bayern Munich goal machine Harry Kane continues to eye his own glorious treble - title, Ballon D'Or and World Cup - ahead of England's double header with Wales and Latvia

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19 h. 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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28 h. ago Jordan Henderson rejects ‘cheerleader’ criticism as new England chapter calls

Veteran struggled with Liverpool ‘break-up’ but leadership skills and Brentford form justify his recallWith Jordan Henderson, it is always tempting to focus on the rebound relationship, what he did after his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2023. Because goodness knows, if the move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia seemed like a bad idea, the reality was even worse.Henderson’s reputation was trashed after he was accused of putting financial gain before his support of LGBTQ+ rights. He was booed on England duty by the Wembley crowd. Even after jumping back to Ajax in January 2024, it felt as if the collateral damage continued. Henderson, who is now at Brentford, was overlooked by Gareth Southgate for his Euro 2024 squad, having been involved throughout qualification. It was the beginning of a long international exile. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Refreshed and rehabilitated Jordan Henderson rises again after Liverpool ‘breakup’

Despite some ‘tough moments’ since leaving Anfield in 2023, Henderson’s journey back to England and the Premier League has fuelled his desire to perform at the top level once more

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33 h. ago England edge past Bangladesh by four wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – live

Over-by-over news, play in Guwahati from 10.30am BST Get The Spin, our cricket newsletter | And email RobBell bounces back. Jhelik tries to force things against the quick after a couple of dots, coming down the pitch, but her loft down the ground is miscued to Sophia Dunkley at mid-off. England are up and running.4th over: Bangladesh 23-0 (Jhelik 4, Supta 17) Smith gets a closer look at Jhelik, who hasn’t had much of the strike. The left-armer sends down another over with little drama, conceding a couple. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago England chasing 179 to beat Bangladesh: Women’s Cricket World Cup – live

Over-by-over news, play in Guwahati from 10.30am BST Get The Spin, our cricket newsletter | And email RobBell bounces back. Jhelik tries to force things against the quick after a couple of dots, coming down the pitch, but her loft down the ground is miscued to Sophia Dunkley at mid-off. England are up and running.4th over: Bangladesh 23-0 (Jhelik 4, Supta 17) Smith gets a closer look at Jhelik, who hasn’t had much of the strike. The left-armer sends down another over with little drama, conceding a couple. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

Final call rests on qualifying and may be shaped by drawEngland want to face South American and Asian teamsEngland want to face South American and Asian opposition as part of their World Cup preparations and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.Thomas Tuchel’s side are closing in on qualification for next summer’s tournament and plans are being put in place for warm-up games. Talks over potential opponents for the March international break have taken place, although it is understood the Football Association is yet to make a final decision. The FA is waiting for England to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup before finalising bookings and may also look to see how the draw for the tournament plays out in December. Continue reading...

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43 h. 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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43 h. ago Craig Bellamy says Wales aren’t at same level as “ridiculous” England

The two nations last met at the 2022 World Cup when England won 3-0 in Qatar

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43 h. ago The hidden factors that raise your risk of motor neurone disease

England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody this week shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at just 47.

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