Ken Early: Norway’s superhero Erling Haaland can punish England’s defence
‘The question is, can Norway stay afloat long enough for Haaland’s firepower to send England down?’
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‘Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?’ The story behind the iconic Norway v England commentary
Bjørge Lillelien’s famous rant after 1981 clash stemmed from Norwegian obsession with English football
Why it’s totally fine to hate England during the World Cup
Such tournaments are an excuse to flaunt nationalistic tendencies in a low-stakes way
England’s Jordan Henderson suffers ‘serious’ wrist injury while celebrating win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel says English side progressed to the last eight with ‘pure mentality, with heart’
World Cup 2026: England haters will have to switch sombreros for Viking helmets
Bellingham stars in cracker at the Azteca while Neymar’s tragic World Cup script continues
Can Andy Burnham harness nostalgia surrounding England at the World Cup?
Burnham’s upbeat tone and England’s defeat of Mexico echoes 1990s optimism that followed fall of communism in Europe and apartheid
Harry Kane penalty helps 10-man England defeat Mexico in 3-2 thriller
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Jarell Quansah is sent off against World Cup co-hosts at Estadio Azteca
Ken Early: The World Cup is an epic battle between prudent precision and superhuman instinct
Both styles of management and play can get results, but only one is unashamedly, joyously human
England v Mexico to stay at original kick-off time after day of chaos
Fifa held discussions about game being brought forward due to thunderstorm risk
England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block
Gavin Cooney: This World Cup has shown the Premier League to be football’s Starbucks
Demands and style of the Premier League have left England unsuited to winning the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel hits out at Fifa as rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage
Altitude acclimatisation plan is blocked, with Mexico used to conditions at home stadium
Who has the most favourable path to the World Cup final?
Argentina have a more generous draw, while Spain may have to overcome some difficult opponents
Senegal left sleepless in Seattle over 11th-hour penalty
World Cup 2026: TV malfunction brings confusion and delayed delight in Paraguay
I had my hero moment today - Harry Kane happy to rescue England with late brace
‘It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock, and our moments will come’
Harry Kane double rescues England after DR Congo threaten huge World Cup shock
England captain turned the game in his side’s favour late on after African side led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike
England need cool heads against DR Congo if they’re to reach ‘glamorous’ World Cup latter stages, says Tuchel
‘We need to get our expectations right, that we are not frustrated’
Who is playing in the World Cup knock-out stages and when?
Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes will have the chance for one of the greatest giant-killings of all time when his side play Lionel Messi’s Argentina
Bellingham and Kane strike as England seal top spot with World Cup win over Panama
Croatia finish second in the group after beating Ghana in other game
Bukayo Saka may start against Panama but Tuchel wary of pressuring him
England coach hopeful winger ‘is good to go’ on Saturday
World Cup podcast: the Arsenalification of England, Ghana hold firm and Ronaldo the goat
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Harry Kane goes AWOL as football seems to get lost on its way home
World Cup Day 13: Dundalk man Greg Whately keeping the pitch in tip-top condition at Boston Stadium
England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
Thomas Tuchel’s side were held by Ghana as Harry Kane missed late chance
Thomas Tuchel calls on England to strike the right note from the start against Ghana
Head coach was delighted with how his turned things around in second half against Croatia
Declan Rice is running out of steam, leaving England boss Thomas Tuchel with a midfield conundrum
England mainstay is flagging after six years of nonstop action, but finding a solution to his absence is no easy task
World Cup podcast: Can Tuchel’s England go all the way?
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
World Cup 2026, Day 7: England may overcome their hang-ups but Portugal can’t quit Ronaldo
Every team has now played its first game at the 2026 World Cup
World Cup Group L guide: Well-balanced England outfit must not be paralysed by caution
Luka Modric’s laidback style could see Croatia excel in the heat
Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City
Team were not at hotel when incident occurred on Saturday, having been preparing for New Zealand friendly in Florida
Britain was a saviour for Irish migrants. One of those sons will captain England next week
The story of the 1926 census is a snapshot of a society in the middle of demographic trauma
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dismisses rumours of switching allegiance from England to Ireland
Everton midfielder says ‘England is always the dream’
England World Cup squad: Shock call-up for Ivan Toney, no room for Maguire, Palmer and Foden
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man squad for World Cup in North America
England World Cup squad: Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire left out
World Cup squad news: Manuel Neuer declared as Germany’s No 1 at World Cup after retirement U-turn
Football crazy contradictions
Extraordinary level of coverage actually reflects the level of interest in English soccer that exists here
Former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner was admitted to hospital for abdominal symptoms
Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out for months in blow to World Cup hopes
Injury hurts right-back’s slim hopes of making England squad
Barcelona make Harry Kane first-choice target to replace Robert Lewandowski
England striker has €65m summer release clause in Bayern Munich contract
Harry Kane grabs two as England hammer Latvia to secure World Cup spot
England secure place at the tournament with two games to spare
Portugal come from behind to edge Hungary with late Cancelo goal
Thomas Tuchel’s England era comes alive with five-star display in Serbia
England hold their nerve to beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025
Chloe Kelly scores winning penalty to defend European Championship
Redemption and restitution: Both England and Spain look to exorcise ghosts in the Euro 2025 final
Lionesses want to avenge World Cup defeat to Spanish, who are hoping to put Rubiales ‘kiss’ controversy behind them
England booed off again after Senegal humbling but Tuchel insists ‘no need to panic’
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends late introduction of Ivan Toney
Republic of Ireland and fellow Euro 2028 hosts set for automatic qualification
Uefa executive committee set to rubber-stamp qualification process at meeting in Bilbao next week
Sol Campbell: ‘People will have opinions, but who cares what people think?’
One of the best defenders in Premier League history reflects on leaving Spurs for Arsenal, his acting ambitions and the need for more diversity throughout football
Harry Redknapp appears to make Nazi salute after calling Thomas Tuchel ‘German spy’
Former Tottenham manager was speaking in front of audience at a London venue last week
Thomas Tuchel wins opening England match; Northern Ireland draw with Switzerland
International soccer wrap: Myles Lewis-Skelly became England’s youngest goalscoring debutant
England boss Thomas Tuchel scathing in assessment of side’s form at Euro 2024
Three Lions skipper Harry Kane backs surprising and controversial recall of 34-year-old Jordan Henderson
The making of Anthony Barry as Thomas Tuchel’s number two
The former Ireland assistant coach has worked obsessively to reach top echelons of the game
Lee Carsley focused on England under-21s’ championship quest but keeps one eye on senior job
Former Republic of Ireland star stepped in for Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024, but says he’s happy to be back with under-21s
Thomas Tuchel says he will not sing England national anthem until he’s earned it
New England manager is mindful of the controversy that his predecessor Lee Carsley got caught up in
Photographs and memories: The Bosman of his day who wouldn’t be bought or sold
A black and white photograph of a match at Dalymount Park in 1955 stirs strong memories
Lee Carsley believes England will be in a good position to win the next World Cup
Carsley promoted players from the England under-21s and gave eight players debuts during his spell in charge
Denis Walsh: Steven Gerrard is the latest to show a glittering name isn’t worth much in management
With Frank Lampard said to be on interested in a new job, it’s a good time to consider the ever-increasing list of great players who have struggled as managers
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