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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

The Guardian - UK

Why Thomas Tuchel got it right with England’s imperfect World Cup squad

WORLD CUP 2026: England have confirmed their 26-man squad, with Thomas Tuchel’s strategy, as Miguel Delaney details, geared towards specific scenarios and versatility in a World Cup that throws up unusual challenges

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 2026 World Cup squad is here – but can they go all the way? Vote in our poll

HAVE YOUR SAY: Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup squad has already sparked fierce debate after several high-profile omissions, with fans divided over whether bold decisions or big mistakes have been made ahead of the tournament

The Independent 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

England World Cup squad: Who's picked and which big names miss out?

Huge snubs being announced ahead of official squad confirmation

Evening Standard

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

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Bellingham or Rogers? Tell us who should be England’s No 10 at the World Cup

POLL: With Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers two of those competing for the creative role behind Harry Kane, readers can now decide who should be England’s first-choice No 10 at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Victorious Villa party hard in Istanbul after ending 30-year trophy wait

Wednesday’s stunning Europa League final win kicked off scenes of royal ribbing, ski goggles on the team bus and knee slides with nephews

The Guardian - UK

‘We are the king together’ – Unai Emery hopes Europa League win just the start

Aston Villa picked up their first trophy in 30 years.

The Independent UK

Prince William wildly celebrates from stands as Aston Villa cruise to Europa League glory

The Prince of Wales was in attendance in Istanbul as the Villans ended a 44-year wait for European glory

The Independent UK

Morgan Rogers says Aston Villa will go down in history after Europa League glory

Villa claimed their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.

The Independent UK

John McGinn's Aston Villa cruise to Europa League glory in Istanbul over Freiburg

Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy as they strolled to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul.

The National (Scotland)

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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Aston Villa Win 2025–26 Europa League Title With Dominant Victory Over Freiburg

Manager Unai Emery brought his Europa League magic to Aston Villa.

Evening Standard

Liverpool told why they concede so much as key weakness revealed

Reds’ defence comes in for yet more scrutiny after another challenging night

The Independent UK

Arne Slot insists Liverpool will be a better force next season

Ollie Watkins’ brace and goals from Morgan Rogers and John McGinn guaranteed Unai Emery’s men a top-five finish.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa win the Champions League battle and leave Liverpool’s season at breaking point

Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: Unai Emery’s side secured their place in the Champions League next season while Arne Slot’s men could potentially miss out on the competition entirely

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The Independent UK

Ollie Watkins double helps Aston Villa book Champions League spot

Unai Emery’s men will finish in the top five of the Premier League.

The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa back in Champions League as Ollie Watkins double sinks Liverpool

Aston Villa will return to the Champions League next season, a 4-2 victory over Liverpool sealing their spot

Sports Illustrated

Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

The Independent UK

Aston Villa ease past Forest to set up Europa League final against Freiburg

Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn’s quickfire double earned victory and booked their place in the Istanbul final on May 20

The Guardian - UK

Buendía and McGinn the heroes as Villa fire past Forest to reach Europa League final

Emi Buendía set up Aston Villa’s first and scored the second before John McGinn’s quickfire double as their side roared back to win 4-0 on the night and beat Nottingham Forest 4-1 on aggregate

The Independent UK

A tale of two Morgans: why Gibbs-White and Rogers hold the key to Villa and Forest’s European dreams

Gibbs-White’s nasty facial injury puts his participation in doubt but, for the sake of the occasion, we can only hope the two star playmakers are ready to fire in Thursday’s seismic Europa League semi-final showdown

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Make Valverde Offer; Barcelona Receive $235 Million Pedri Bid

Morgan Rogers, Endrick, Alessandro Bastoni and Alisson all feature in the gossip.

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