Wayne Rooney names only alternative to Thomas Tuchel as England manager Tuchel has been criticised for his tactics in the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina The Independent UK · Jul 17
‘A Feeling’—The Moment That Decided Kobbie Mainoo’s World Cup Fate A report has theorized why Thomas Tuchel bothered taking the Manchester United star at all. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
What can England get for beating France in World Cup bronze final? Prize money revealed More than just pride on the line as Three Lions face France in Miami Evening Standard · Jul 17
FIFA World Cup 2026: France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off France and England will play in the World Cup third-place match after semi-final losses. Both teams are disappointed after their respective defeats in the tournament's final stages. This match offers a chance for Kylian Mbappe to lead the scoring charts. Harry Kane's final World Cup appearance might also be marked… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Why France and England Are Playing in a World Cup Bronze Final Thomas Tuchel has admitted he’d rather not play in the World Cup oddity. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
Jarrod Bowen pledges future to West Ham despite Premier League relegation Bowen is staying at West Ham following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Thomas Tuchel Blames England’s ‘DNA’—What Needs to Change for 2030 World Cup? England’s rollercoaster World Cup ended in major disappointment. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
England players, not Tuchel, to blame for poor ‘mentality’ in Argentina defeat, says former Southgate assistant The former Netherlands striker has insisted Tuchel shouldn’t bear the brunt of the blame for England’s World Cup exit The Independent UK · Jul 17
England Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Third-Place Playoff Thomas Tuchel is expected to heavily rotate his starting lineup for Saturday’s game in Miami. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
England XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup bronze final today Thomas Tuchel expected to freshen up Three Lions side for third-place play-off Evening Standard · Jul 17
Donald Trump gives himself starting role in the bigliest occasion of all In today’s Football Daily: Donald Trump jumps off the bench for Spain v Argentina The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Who is England vs France referee? Familiar face to take charge of World Cup bronze final Venezuelan official has previously refereed England and France matches at a World Cup Evening Standard · Jul 17
Five England players who deserve to play against France in World Cup bronze final The Three Lions face France on Saturday in their final World Cup match of the summer The Independent UK · Jul 17
Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring? The semi-final demolition of World Cup favourites France reaffirmed Spain’s style, in an enhanced and more modern form. But is it exciting to watch? The Independent UK · Jul 17
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Pep Guardiola ‘had verbal agreement’ to become England boss as Thomas Tuchel exit clauses revealed Questions over Tuchel’s future have been raised following England’s devastating World Cup exit
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 England need fearless passers and three Tuchel omissions may point the way Technical class in the fiercest battles was again lacking at the World Cup but there is hope amid the soul-searching
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Thomas Tuchel reveals where blame lies for England's World Cup collapse Three Lions boss has faced huge scrutiny for his tactics and substitutions during heartbreaking late semi-final defeat by Argentina
The Independent UK · Jul 17 What is England’s record in World Cup third place play-off matches? England will face France in the World Cup third place play-off in Miami on Saturday, with the game due to kick-off at 10pm BST (5pm ET). England failed to reach Sunday’s final after losing 2-1 to Argentina on Wednesday, while France were beaten 2-0 by Spain 24 hours earlier. This…
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Jude Bellingham posts emotional World Cup poem from England driver England’s bus driver Michael Chandler penned a touching tribute to the country’s World Cup campaign after their heartbreaking exit
The Independent UK · Jul 17 England 12%, Argentina 88%: Every tactical error which led to crushing World Cup semi-final loss England are out of the World Cup after a heart-breaking late collapse against Argentina. But with Lionel Messi totally ineffective before Anthony Gordon's opening goal, England never again threatened to score after taking the lead. Adam Clery looks at how both the team, and manager Thomas Tuchel, managed to snatch…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – as it happened The World Cup comes down to final two games.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?
The Independent UK · Jul 17 How could England look at Euro 2028 under Thomas Tuchel? The six recalls and one major change required England have a squad capable of winning Euro 2028 on home soil but, beyond the personnel and the tactical, part of the issue is psychological
The Independent UK · Jul 17 How England’s World Cup dream unravelled to leave one agonising regret WORLD CUP 2026 : Thomas Tuchel lacked a formula, with poor planning adding to a campaign littered with problems, writers Richard Jolly, and more pain than failure in 1990 and 2018
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 How Lionel Messi’s Viral Nod at England Player Led to the Best Meme of the 2026 World Cup Messi truly can do it all.