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Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel says England's Saka still recovering from injury, needs managing for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - England v Serbia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2025 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - England v Serbia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2025 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Thomas Tuchel says England not World Cup favourites but can dare to dream

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Press Conference - Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 9, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Press Conference - Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 9, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

England boss says Jude Bellingham must fight for starting spot at World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (right) tackles Callum McCowatt of New Zealand during the international friendly match between England and New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 06 in Tampa, Florida.
England's Jude Bellingham (right) tackles Callum McCowatt of New Zealand during the international friendly match between England and New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 06 in Tampa, Florida.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams on course for World Cup opener, says Luis de la Fuente

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Tough World Cup conditions ‘no excuse’ for England, says Thomas Tuchel

England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.
England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.

Tuchel shrugs off pitch worries, poor weather ahead of tune-up game against New Zealand

England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol
England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell
TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

England's World Cup puzzle: Promise, dependence on Kane, search for identity

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.