Thomas Tuchel forced into England gamble to keep World Cup dream alive A problem of the head coach’s own making has made life more difficult for his squad Evening Standard · Jul 1
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penalties The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
England face 'more serious' Panama threat after World Cup thrashing that inspired new era 2018 drubbing laid foundations for Gareth Southgate progress, but Los Canaleros have made significant strides since then Evening Standard · Jun 27
Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off at the World Cup Stale Solbakken’s took a bold decision to rotate 10 of his starting XI and effectively give up top spot to France, but there is sound logic to his choice The Independent UK · Jun 26
‘You better remember where you were watching’: 30 years on from England’s loss to Germany at Euro 96 With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended the BBC’s coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history. So we did … The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
The difference between Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel is not that simple The assumption that the England coach gave his team a rocket against Croatia at half-time is wrong. In fact he did the opposite The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
England have cause for concern but Thomas Tuchel’s strategy is for the very best The draw with a negative Ghana is unlikely to define the World Cup campaign, with plans in place for tougher opposition The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall Thomas Tuchel experiences an England tradition – a difficult second game at a major tournament The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Dismal England serve up World Cup shocker to highlight old problem The Three Lions drew 0-0 with Ghana after a tedious encounter in Boston The Independent UK · Jun 23
England finally exorcise the Southgate era and unleash fun football You don’t win World Cups by running riot for 10 minutes in mid-June but this felt like the start of something new The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
How Thomas Tuchel inspired England to throw off nerves of Gareth Southgate era England manager Thomas Tuchel was able to force his side out of traditional ‘fearful patterns’ in a feelgood second half performance The Independent UK · Jun 18
England have a new exciting way under Thomas Tuchel but two problems remain WORLD CUP 2026: After Jude Bellingham’s stunning goal, England were sensational and took risks unseen for years but, as Miguel Delaney writes in Dallas, two glaring issues remain heading to Boston against Ghana The Independent UK · Jun 18
Kate dazzles in yellow in triumphant return to Royal Ascot The Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the famous Berkshire meet since being diagnosed with cancer in early 2024. Evening Standard · Jun 17
FourFourTwo · Jun 17 England vs Croatia prediction as Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions at his first major tournament Familiar World Cup foes meet again in Texas showdown
Sports Illustrated · Jun 17 The Four Biggest Storylines for England at the 2026 World Cup Thomas Tuchel guides England to its first tournament under his supervision.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Tuchel may be unburdened by English baggage but he is no longer an outsider England’s ‘footballaholic’ head coach may not be motivated by a fan’s passion but he is more than just a gun for hire
Sports Illustrated · Jun 17 ‘We Had Words’—Harry Maguire’s Strong Reaction to England World Cup Rejection The Manchester United defender had deservedly returned to the England team earlier in 2026.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Why England are finally ready to deliver on their World Cup destiny Having overhauled their infrastructure and invested heavily in the national team, England are now prepared to challenge for major honours, so will 2026 be their time?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Gareth Southgate didn’t tackle the real issues facing young men Letters: The former England manager sidestepped politics in a well-meaning but flawed television documentary, writes Dr Michael Richardson. Plus Lucy Kellaway on the importance of male teachers as role models for young men
The Independent UK · Jun 16 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 · Jun 16 FA chief explains decision to hand Thomas Tuchel new England contract before World Cup Thomas Tuchel was handed a new contract ahead of the World Cup
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Inside Thomas Tuchel’s England reign and how the ‘impossible job’ became perfect for a German WORLD CUP 2026: Tuchel’s love for English football made the Football Association’s offer impossible to refuse, writes Miguel Delaney, and he has simplified the role with one clear task: to win the World Cup
The Independent UK · Jun 15 Gareth Southgate won’t be a pundit during the World Cup – here’s why IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 15 Former England boss Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down World Cup job Southgate says he took “a conscious decision not to do the TV” as he thought his presence could be disruptive to England