Rob Key refuses to rule out stripping Ben Stokes of England captaincy after curfew breach IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 11
‘I just wanted to pass all day long’: meet Archie McParland, the new Saints and England No 9 Northampton scrum-half reflects on his lifelong international ambitions, playing with freedom and his club’s Prem semi-final against Leicester The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
World Cup day is upon us: chill, relax and revel in the euphoria and despair In today’s Football Daily: It’s finally here, baby The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures All the ways for you to stream the World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world as 48 teams go for glory in the USA, Mexico and Canada. TechRadar · Jun 11
Can Arsenal complete Morgan Rogers transfer during World Cup? The Arsenal transfer target is expected to be part of a deep run with England at this summer’s tournament Evening Standard · Jun 11
England ready to rock Women’s T20 World Cup, but far from home and dry In theory the hosts have an easy route to the last four, but even a weakened Australia team are still, well, Australia The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
The Surprising Nation With the Worst World Cup Penalty Shootout Record—And Why it Could Matter The dreaded shootout is often the deciding factor in tournament soccer. Sports Illustrated · Jun 11
England’s cricketers could face alcohol ban with Stokes captaincy still in doubt The ECB is weighing up a total ban on alcohol as it considers how to respond to a Chelsea nightclub incident that led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Rob Key considers England alcohol ban as he breaks silence on Ben Stokes nightclub incident Ben Stokes has been dropped from the England squad for next week’s Test against New Zealand The Independent UK · Jun 11
Boys want to challenge harmful ideas about manhood – working with them, not lecturing them, is the key In a recent BBC documentary, former England men’s football manager Gareth Southgate explored the challenges facing young men in Britain, including low school attainment, declining employment opportunities, low self-esteem and poor mental health. The positive masculinity Southgate promotes focuses on ambition to achieve, emotional openness, resilience and learning from setbacks,… The Conversation · Jun 11
Norwegian footballer tells jurors he is ‘no cold-blooded hitman’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland has denied conspiring to murder an unknown person but has admitted possession of the two firearms and ammunition. Evening Standard · Jun 11
Starbucks is giving away free World Cup drink sleeves to celebrate kickoff Starbucks customers are in for a treat on Thursday as the coffee giant gives away free World Cup 2026 drink sleeves to celebrate the start of the tournament. Customers who order a beverage of any size, including brewed coffee and brewed tea, at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. on… The Independent UK · Jun 11
Ollie Watkins eyes crucial World Cup role after starring in warm-up win IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 11
England vs Ghana: Get 50/1 on England to win with Sky Bet World Cup offer Sky Bet have a special World Cup betting offer for England’s second game of the tournament against Ghana Evening Standard · Jun 11
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Betfair World Cup offer: Get 50/1 on a goal in Mexico vs South Africa Get enhanced odds of 50/1 on a goal in the World Cup opener, plus a £5 England free bet, with the latest Betfair free bet offer
The Conversation · Jun 11 The hidden history of Wales and the Jewish world Jewish history in Wales stretches back centuries, yet its significance remains little known outside specialist circles.
Evening Standard · Jun 11 World Cup 2026: Mexico jail warning for England and Scotland fans as tournament kicks off Foreign Office tells supporters they risk arrest or a £200 fine for drinking in public outside stadiums and restaurants in Mexico
The Economic Times · Jun 11 English cricket has quickly found itself in another mess. Ben Stokes is in the middle of it English cricket faces turmoil as captain Ben Stokes is dropped. He broke a team curfew after a victory. This incident follows a difficult Ashes tour. The team was already under scrutiny for player conduct. Joe Root takes over as interim captain. The situation raises questions about Stokes' future in the…
The Conversation · Jun 11 Ovarian cancer drug approved for NHS use will prolong lives A drug that can treat chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer has just been approved for use on the NHS in England. Mirvetuximab soravtansine (also known as Elahere) is the first new drug to be approved for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer in over 20 years.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 11 Four Key Takeaways From England’s Final Pre-World Cup Friendly The Three Lions claimed a reassuringly comfortable victory in Orlando.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 ITV says its biggest-yet World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising Broadcaster reveals revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Ollie Watkins outlines why England super-subs could be key to World Cup success Watkins scored England’s final game in their 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica on Wednesday
The National (Scotland) · Jun 11 One in 10 fans believe Scotland will win the World Cup, poll says ONE in 10 Scotland fans believe their team will win the World Cup, a new poll has indicated ...
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Will England win the World Cup? Experts predict if football is coming home England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17
The Independent UK · Jun 11 How England can emulate the past to win Women’s T20 World Cup – and four teams that can stop them Can Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards lead England to victory on home soil?