3 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals why he ‘almost got emotional’ after England’s perfect World Cup qualification

Thomas Tuchel admitted he ‘almost got emotional’ after England made it eight wins from eight in World Cup qualifying by beating Albania on Sunday

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5 h. ago World Cup VOODOO row: Furious Nigeria accuse DR Congo of using magic to make them lose penalty shoot

Chelle was held back by a member of his own coaching staff, but as Chancel Mbemba scored the winning penalty, the coach started to run towards the opposite bench.

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6 h. ago World Cup qualifier descends into chaos as furious coach rushes to confront rivals amid penalty shootout ‘voodoo’ row

DR CONGO have denied that they were "doing some voodoo" after claims from Nigeria manager Eric Chelle following the dramatic World Cup play-off on Sunday. Nigeria were beaten by their opponents in the Confederation of Africa (CAF) final on penalties after a 1-1 draw but the game descended into drama. The defeat ends their hopes...

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7 h. ago Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

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7 h. ago Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended

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16 h. 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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17 h. ago What Man City star Erling Haaland did as Norway secure World Cup qualification

The Manchester City star continued his goalscoring streak for his nation in their comeback against Italy in the World Cup qualifier

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18 h. ago Jude Bellingham handed fresh England warning after moment at end of Albania win

England beat Albania to round off a perfect qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup but midfielder Jude Bellingham didn't look too happy about being substituted

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19 h. ago Thomas Tuchel responds after Jude Bellingham's angry reaction to England sub

Jude Bellingham was unhappy after being brought off by England boss Thomas Tuchel during their World Cup qualifier against Albania

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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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20 h. ago England win every group game without conceding after Kane’s double sinks Albania

For Thomas Tuchel, there was an unmistakable circularity, a pleasingness to the narrative arc. The England head coach began his tenure with a World Cup qualifying victory against Albania at Wembley last March. And he finished the first phase of the mission to add a second star to the shirt with another one – by the same scoreline in Tirana.It is surely worth taking a moment to digest the headline numbers. This was England’s eighth qualifying win out of eight and an eighth clean sheet. Never before has a European team gone through World Cup qualification – playing at least six ties – without letting in a goal. It is a record to fire hope, which has sent out a message. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago England player ratings vs Albania as two 8/10 stars secure perfect World Cup qualification

ALBANIA 0-2 ENGLAND: Two goals from captain Harry Kane ensured the Three Lions completed a perfect qualifying campaign for next summer's World Cup

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20 h. ago Albania vs England live: Kane brace secures perfect record in World Cup qualifiers

Albania 0-2 England: Kane’s brace secures unbeaten World Cup qualification campaign for Three Lions

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20 h. ago Albania vs England LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after narrow Three Lions win

Thomas Tuchel continues to fine-tune the Three Lions

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20 h. ago Thomas Tuchel learns valuable lesson as England break down stubborn Albania

England have continued their marvelous qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup - but Thomas Tuchel's side had to be patient against a stubborn Albania

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20 h. 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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20 h. ago Jude Bellingham gets the meme treatment as he swaps shirts with an Albania player at HALF TIME of England World Cup qualifier

The Real Madrid midfielder exchanged tops with Albania's Kristjan Asllani as the teams walked off in Tirana, with television cameras clearly showing the pair handing over their shirts.

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21 h. 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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22 h. 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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