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 · May 21
Sunderland comeback keeps European hopes alive – at Everton’s expense Sunderland 3-1 Everton: Seamus Coleman’s home farewell was spoiled as Sunderland roared to victory The Independent UK · May 17
Enzo Le Fée and Wilson Isidor save the day for Sunderland at Everton Enzo Le Fée wore a Spiderman mask in celebration of his goal after Merlin Röhl scored the opener and Brian Brobbey equalised, before Wilson Isidor sealed Sunderland’s 3-1 win at Everton The Guardian - UK · May 17
Sunderland comeback keeps European hopes alive at Everton’s expense Brian Brobbey, Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor scored in the second half to earn a 3-1 win and spoil Seamus Coleman’s farewell home game for Everton. The Independent UK · May 17
Wayne Rooney hospitalised by England international while recording BBC podcast Rooney was injured attempting a training exercise with former Everton teammate Jordan Pickford The Independent UK · May 17
‘I genuinely think we’re one of the best teams at this World Cup – how we get on is up to whether or not we can put out the best version of ourselves’ Jordan Pickford on England’s chance of glory this summer The Everton stopper is preparing for his third World Cup with the Three Lions FourFourTwo · May 16
‘Will James Trafford be England’s next regular goalkeeper? It’s all about timing – I’ll always be there for him as a friend, and the FA Cup final is another opportunity to shine’ Joe Hart lifts the lid on his chats with the Manchester City shot-stopper In an exclusive interview, the former Three Lions keeper assesses Trafford's career so far, and is asked whether he might eventually succeed Jordan Pickford FourFourTwo · May 13
Everton’s European hopes hit after Mateta’s equaliser for Crystal Palace Everton twice let the lead slip against Crystal Palace with Jean-Philippe Mateta earning a point late on to make it 2-2 The Guardian - UK · May 10
Manchester City’s wild draw at Everton hands Arsenal title edge despite late Doku strike A Thierno Barry double plus a goal from Jake O’Brien looked to have won it for Everton – but Jérémy Doku rescued a late point in a 3-3 Premier League draw The Guardian - UK · May 4
‘There’s no better feeling than going to a World Cup, walking out before a game, seeing all the England fans there and knowing the whole world is watching’ Why Jordan Pickford thrives for the Three Lions The England no.1 is gearing up for his fifth major international tournament FourFourTwo · May 4
2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Glove—Ranked Plenty of world-class goalkeepers travel to North America for this summer’s event. Sports Illustrated · Apr 28
NEW ISSUE: Ultimate World Cup pack! England’s American dream, Pickford and Rogers, Scotland’s return, Pochettino Q&A, biggest upsets – plus huge wallchart and preview special Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday April 30 FourFourTwo · Apr 24
Has Virgil van Dijk wrapped up race for Champions League despite Liverpool’s goalkeeper crisis? Van Dijk’s 100th-minute header leaves Liverpool seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League spot The Independent UK · Apr 19
Virgil van Dijk earns late Liverpool win in first derby at Everton’s new home Virgil van Dijk’s header in the 10th minute of added time secured a 2-1 win over Everton, boosting Liverpool’s Champions League qualification hopes The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
Evening Standard · Apr 11 Brentford 2-2 Everton: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall strikes late as Toffees nick draw after Igor Thiago brace The race for Europe takes a twist after late drama at the Gtech Stadium
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 Dewsbury-Hall strikes late for Everton to deny Brentford after Igor Thiago double Kieran Dewsbury-Hall equalised in added time to gain Everton a point after Igor Thiago had scored both Brentford goals in the 2-2 draw
FourFourTwo · Apr 4 World Cup 2026 penalty shootouts: Every nation's record from the spot The biggest World Cup 2026 knock-out matches could be settled by penalty shoot-outs. Here's the track record of every team going to North America.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 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
The Independent UK · Apr 1 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 Independent UK · Apr 1 Marc Guehi says England must ‘stay calm’ after World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan England were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Wembley on Tuesday as the Three Lions struggled without several of their key players
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Mitoma pounces as Japan beat England to give Tuchel World Cup headache Thomas Tuchel’s experimental lineup failed to create many chances and Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal as Japan beat England 1-0
FourFourTwo · Mar 31 England vs Japan match ratings: Kobbie Mainoo shines, as Cole Palmer struggles Your England vs Japan match ratings have dropped, with Thomas Tuchel given one last look at his players before naming his final squad
FourFourTwo · Mar 31 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
The Independent UK · Mar 31 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
Evening Standard · Mar 29 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