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England confirm World Cup 2026 squad numbers in hint to Thomas Tuchel starting XI

Elliot Anderson and Nico O’Reilly appear to have secured starting spots this summer

Evening Standard

England and France World Cup squads announced – how do they compare?

England and France - two European nations expected to do well at the 2026 World Cup - have now named their squads for this summer’s tournament. Both countries have picked three goalkeepers, with Jordan Pickford set to take the gloves for England, while Mike Maignan is likely to be between…

The Independent UK

England World Cup squad in full: Who's in and who's out as Thomas Tuchel names picks

Huge calls and surprising snubs from Thomas Tuchel

Evening Standard

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England’s final World Cup squad confirmed: Spence and Toney in, Alexander-Arnold out

Thomas Tuchel has named his England World Cup squad, handing a shock call-up to Ivan Toney and picking Djed Spence over Trent Alexander-Arnold

The Guardian - UK

The chosen and the forgotten: Tuchel finalises his 26-strong England World Cup squad

While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and features some big calls

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup squad: Standard Sport writers pick their 26 players for summer tournament

Thomas Tuchel has so many questions to ponder ahead of official Three Lions announcement at Wembley

Evening Standard

Tielemans starts party as Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to claim Europa League glory

Aston Villa won their first European trophy for 44 years with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers sealing an emphatic 3-0 victory

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‘Prince William called me a Rolls-Royce once’: Ezri Konsa enjoys royal approval at Aston Villa

Ezri Konsa has said the Prince of Wales referring to him as a “Rolls-Royce” counts as the greatest compliment of his career

The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A place in the Champions League is at stake for Friday’s victor.

Sports Illustrated

Unai Emery relishing Aston Villa’s ‘special’ semi-final clash with Forest

Villa eased to a 4-0 win against Bologna at Villa Park, securing a 7-1 victory on aggregate.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest to meet in all-English Europa League semi-final

Aston Villa will face Nottingham Forest in an all-Premier League Europa League semi-final. The Birmingham secured their spot in the last four dismantling Bologna 4-0 with a trio of first-half goals for a commanding 7-1 aggregate victory. Ollie Watkins, who scored his 100th goal for the club, opened the scoring…

The Independent UK

Ollie Watkins brace puts Aston Villa in charge against Bologna

Ezri Konsa was also on target for Villa.

The Independent UK

Watkins doubles up to punish Bologna and put Aston Villa in driving seat

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa left Bologna with a 3-1 lead after the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up

Only half of England’s 26 World Cup places appear nailed-on and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan games

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The Independent UK

Predicting England’s starting XI at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel faces key decisions in attack

The England manager has some big calls to make with 77 days to go until their World Cup opener against Croatia

The Guardian - UK

England 0-1 Japan: England player ratings from the Wembley friendly

England’s full-backs struggled to contain Japan on a night when nobody playing did their World Cup selection chances much good

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Japan: Phil Foden falters as false nine but Lewis Hall makes impact

Worrying Wembley defeat highlights Three Lions’ reliance on Harry Kane heading into World Cup

FourFourTwo

England vs Japan match ratings and alternative commentary

FourFourTwo are bringing you England vs Japan live match ratings, as Thomas Tuchel's side play their second March international

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The Independent UK

Alan Shearer picks his England team for World Cup with bold Jude Bellingham call

Ex-England striker Shearer has named his preferred starting XI and highlighted one player who holds the World Cup key for Thomas Tuchel’s side this summer

The Independent UK

Is England vs Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch international friendly

Everything you need to know ahead of the international friendly

Sports Illustrated

Man Utd Star Dealt Brutal World Cup Reality Check With Premier League Rival Comparison

Thomas Tuchel listed four English center backs he rates more highly than Harry Maguire.

Evening Standard

England XI vs Japan: No Kane - starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today

Thomas Tuchel’s plans hit as captain misses out in shock

The Guardian - UK

England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game

England were hit by further injuries as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and John Stones pulled out of the squad to face Japan

The Guardian - UK

Stones the exception to Tuchel’s World Cup rule despite cold shoulder from Guardiola

England’s head coach still rates injury-prone Manchester City defender and seems likely to be a fundamental part of his squad this summer – if fit

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel names the four centre-backs ahead of Harry Maguire in England pecking order

Manchester United defender Maguire looked to have strengthened his case for being on the plane to North America in the summer

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