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Kate dazzles in yellow in triumphant return to Royal Ascot

The Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the famous Berkshire meet since being diagnosed with cancer in early 2024.

Evening Standard

England vs Croatia prediction as Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions at his first major tournament

Familiar World Cup foes meet again in Texas showdown

FourFourTwo

The Four Biggest Storylines for England at the 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel guides England to its first tournament under his supervision.

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Tuchel may be unburdened by English baggage but he is no longer an outsider

England’s ‘footballaholic’ head coach may not be motivated by a fan’s passion but he is more than just a gun for hire

The Guardian - UK

‘We Had Words’—Harry Maguire’s Strong Reaction to England World Cup Rejection

The Manchester United defender had deservedly returned to the England team earlier in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Why England are finally ready to deliver on their World Cup destiny

Having overhauled their infrastructure and invested heavily in the national team, England are now prepared to challenge for major honours, so will 2026 be their time?

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate didn’t tackle the real issues facing young men

Letters: The former England manager sidestepped politics in a well-meaning but flawed television documentary, writes Dr Michael Richardson. Plus Lucy Kellaway on the importance of male teachers as role models for young men

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Why England boss Thomas Tuchel is wrong not to call up Trent Alexander-Arnold for World Cup

Comment: Trevoh Chalobah will replace the luckless Tino Livramento in the 26-man squad yet Tuchel again ignoring Alexander-Arnold – now seemingly his country’s seventh-choice right back – may cost England

The Independent UK

FA chief explains decision to hand Thomas Tuchel new England contract before World Cup

Thomas Tuchel was handed a new contract ahead of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Inside Thomas Tuchel’s England reign and how the ‘impossible job’ became perfect for a German

WORLD CUP 2026: Tuchel’s love for English football made the Football Association’s offer impossible to refuse, writes Miguel Delaney, and he has simplified the role with one clear task: to win the World Cup

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate won’t be a pundit during the World Cup – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Former England boss Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down World Cup job

Southgate says he took “a conscious decision not to do the TV” as he thought his presence could be disruptive to England

The Independent UK

Henderson’s Euro 2024 snub was England’s fatal flaw – now his leadership could prove crucial

Gareth Southgate was looking to the future when he dropped the midfielder but, as Jude Bellingham says, the veteran’s influence is indispensable

The Guardian - UK

Where have all the Wags gone? England enjoy the calm of Kansas City World Cup camp

In a stark contrast to previous tournaments, and Baden-Baden in 2006 in particular, the players’ partners are set to keep a low profile while some may not travel at all

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The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’

Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024

The Guardian - UK

‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss

The playmaker also dismissed the idea of changing his stuttered runup spot-kick technique, saying: ‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’

The Independent UK

World Cup kicks off with Gareth Southgate lookalike competition

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Gareth Southgate lookalikes gather for competition as World Cup kicks off

As the World Cup 2026 kicks off, a group of Gareth Southgate lookalikes gathered to commiserate the first tournament in 10 years without the former England manager at the helm.

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Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: England's Group L opponents profiled as Three Lions face tricky tests

Thomas Tuchel’s side are huge favourites to top group, but should expect a challenge

The Guardian - UK

Jude Bellingham reveals England got ‘things wrong off the pitch’ at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham has said England’s squad at Euro 2024 did not connect ‘as well as it could have for a number of reasons’

Sports Lens

England World Cup Odds 2026: Contenders at +700

England sit at +700 to win the 2026 World Cup, third in the market. A perfect qualifying record and Kane, Bellingham, and Saka give Tuchel's side real semi-final potential.

The Independent UK

The World Cup is here – What the US fan needs to know about English football culture, from a lifer

COMMENT: The most-watched sports competition in the world has arrived on the shores of North America - here is a brief guide to English football culture

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup 2026 team guide

Thomas Tuchel wants to ‘put a second star on the shirt’ after making big selection calls, but what will be Jude Bellingham’s role?

The Conversation

Boys want to challenge harmful ideas about manhood – working with them, not lecturing them, is the key

In a recent BBC documentary, former England men’s football manager Gareth Southgate explored the challenges facing young men in Britain, including low school attainment, declining employment opportunities, low self-esteem and poor mental health. The positive masculinity Southgate promotes focuses on ambition to achieve, emotional openness, resilience and learning from setbacks,…

The Guardian - UK

From An Evening With Gary Lineker to Dear England: what to watch to warm up for the World Cup

There’s just one day to go till it all kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the US. Here’s the best TV and film to get you into the mood for the biggest football tournament in history

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