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The surprise England starter who impressed alongside Kane and Bellingham in 4-2 win over Croatia

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice

ARLINGTON, Texas: ⁠England ⁠got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia ‌4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings

Harry Kane gave a fine captain’s performance while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

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England vs Croatia player ratings: Jude Bellingham stars, as Ezri Konsa struggles

Who starred for England against Croatia in their World Cup 2026 opener?

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

England player ratings vs Croatia: Who impressed in World Cup opener?

England 4-2 Croatia: Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka came off the bench and combined to seal an impressive victory, after a shaky start

The Independent UK · Jun 17

England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions make impressive start to World Cup

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford joined skipper on the scoresheet as plucky Croatians dispatched

Evening Standard · Jun 17

England vs. Croatia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

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Home from home: personal touches lift England’s World Cup base camp

FA opted for a city in which Thomas Tuchel’s side have no group games, but emphasised home comforts for players

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

James Trafford issues Man City future update amid England No1 question

Shotstopper knows he needs to be playing regular football if he is to usurp Jordan Pickford

Evening Standard · Jun 15

10 Chelsea Transfer Targets to Watch at the 2026 World Cup

The Blues are building for Xabi Alonso’s first season at the helm.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

England players enjoy ‘mint’ round of golf with five-time major winner at Florida World Cup camp

Brooks Koepka joined Harry Kane, John Stones, Jordan Pickford, Elliot Anderson and training goalkeeper Jason Steele on the golf course

The Independent UK · Jun 8

England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch

Thomas Tuchel's side are left to battle for bronze

FourFourTwo · Jun 8

Jordan Pickford hails England’s fearless teenage debutant Rio Ngumoha

Saturday’s unremarkable 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand in Tampa was a moment to cherish for the 17-year-old Liverpool talent

The Independent UK · Jun 7

World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget

World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points?

FourFourTwo · Jun 5

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

The 10 Best Goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

These goalkeepers could prove absolutely vital to their teams’ chances at this summer’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3

England 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers: Kane, Bellingham Headline Reveal

England embarks on its first tournament under Thomas Tuchel looking to end 60 years of hurt.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

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

FourFourTwo · May 30

‘We want to be the best, so we have to turn negative moments into improvements. France were reigning champions in 2022 and knew how to succeed’ Jordan Pickford on the crucial fine margins at a major tournament

England’s last World Cup ended with a quarter-final defeat to France

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FourFourTwo · May 25

‘When Tripps scored that free-kick against Croatia it was an amazing feeling, but we just couldn’t get the second goal to kill the game’ Jordan Pickford on England’s 2018 heartbreak

The Three Lions came up just short in their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years back in 2018

FourFourTwo · May 25

‘We know it’s going to be hot in the US, but we’ll be ready for it’ Jordan Pickford on how England can bust the warm weather myth

There is a long-standing belief that European sides will struggle in the North American heat

The Guardian - UK · May 24

Spurs secure survival as João Palhinha sees off Everton to seal West Ham’s fate

Tottenham won 1-0 against Everton via João Palhinha’s scrappy goal just before half-time to ensure they avoided relegation from the Premier League

The Independent UK · May 22

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…

Evening Standard · May 22

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

The Guardian - UK · May 22

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 · May 21

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

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