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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?

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Bizarre photoshoots and baby blue trackies – are the England team having an aesthetic identity crisis?

IN FOCUS: The Three Lions have struck some truly unique poses in their official team photos for the World Cup. Katie Rosseinsky explores the unexpected shake-up to their image in anticipation of their first match

The Independent UK

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

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

Sports Illustrated

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Wayne Rooney brands Trevoh Chalobah England call-up ‘strange’ and names player he would have picked

Trevoh Chalobah received a late call-up to the England World Cup squad on Tuesday as he replaced the injured Tino Livramento. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to turn to Chalobah has sparked debate, with some questioning why he did not select another full-back such as Trent Alexander-Arnold or Lewis Hall. Wayne Rooney…

The Independent UK

England Predicted Lineup vs. Croatia: World Cup Group L

These two sides will clash for the third time at a major tournament over the past decade.

Sports Illustrated

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

England vs Croatia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

England vs Croatia meet in Group L at AT&T Stadium on June 17. England are favored at -135, but Croatia's 2018 runner-up pedigree keeps this one interesting.

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How will England line up against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener?

Thomas Tuchel’s side face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday as their World Cup campaign finally begins

The Independent UK

England vs. Costa Rica—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Thomas Tuchel’s side will be out to produce a more convincing pre-World Cup performance in Orlando.

Sports Illustrated

Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham has found his ‘sweet spot’ heading into World Cup

Tuchel handed Bellingham the captain’s armband for the second half of Saturday’s scrappy 1-0 warm-up friendly against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Three things we learned from England win as World Cup starting XI becomes clear

Three Lions laboured to warm-up victory with World Cup on horizon

Evening Standard

The 10 Best Defenders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Some truly phenomenal defenders are on hand to outclass the World Cup’s sharpest forwards.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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The Independent UK

Reece James reveals talks with Thomas Tuchel to give England World Cup edge

James has revealed that Tuchel is using his insight on the American heat to prepare for the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea XI vs. Sunderland: Returnees Boost European Hopes—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Chelsea finish their campaign with an awkward trip up north.

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Calum McFarlane rubbishes injury worries after double England World Cup snubs

Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were both left out of Three Lions squad

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel drops England tactics hint amid shock World Cup selections

Key pair could prove crucial with versatility

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The Guardian - UK

England’s World Cup squad talking points: from Toney’s return to clarity for Bellingham

Thomas Tuchel has placed great faith in John Stones and Djed Spence while ignoring several star names in attack

Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs Sunderland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Chelsea’s flavour of European football is yet to be confirmed - the Blues could still miss out all together

Evening Standard

Chelsea handed new triple injury boost in bid for Europe on final day

Blues hoping to beat Sunderland and secure continental competition for new manager Xabi Alonso next term

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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