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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Tuchel says World Cup will ‘bring out the best’ in England against old foes Croatia Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
England vs. Croatia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls The Independent UK · Jun 17
Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ England England manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia The Independent UK · Jun 17
Thomas Tuchel explains why he called up Trevoh Chalobah to England’s World Cup squad The Chelsea centre-back was chosen over a raft of full-back options to replace the injured Tino Livramento in England’s squad The Independent UK · 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. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Starmer says England can ‘dare to dream’ ahead of World Cup opener Sir Keir Starmer has stated England can "dare to dream" again, offering praise to the team before their World Cup opener. The Three Lions are set to begin their Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night. The Prime Minister said: “Tomorrow, we can dare to dream again… The Independent UK · Jun 16
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 · 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 Independent UK · Jun 16
Enjoying the World Cup? Well it’s time for England, but this is a team less weighed down by its past Tuchel’s multicultural squad are less burdened by narrative than previous teams and can embrace the chance to live in the moment The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
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 · Jun 16
England cause controversy with late 2026 World Cup squad addition England have ignited fan debate after a controversial late addition to their 2026 World Cup squad FourFourTwo · Jun 16
England suffer major injury blow on eve of World Cup opener vs Croatia England full-back Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup and replaced by Chalobah on the eve of their opener against Croatia. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Gary Neville sends warning to England defence ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia England will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Jun 16 FA confident Thomas Tuchel contract decision will not backfire at World Cup IN FULL
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 Tino Livramento to miss World Cup as replacement named – and it’s not Trent Alexander-Arnold IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Harry Maguire speaks out on his England future after World Cup squad omission IN FULL
FourFourTwo · Jun 16 England dealt injury blow, with Tino Livramento injury revealed England defender Tino Livramento's World Cup may be over already
The Independent UK · Jun 16 England call up surprise choice to replace Tino Livramento in World Cup squad The Three Lions open their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday but will be without an option at the back
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Harry Maguire opens up on ‘awkward call’ with Thomas Tuchel over England World Cup snub Maguire previously described feeling “shocked and gutted” after he was left out of the 26-man squad for the tournament
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Noni Madueke reveals England’s key quality that will be ‘crucial’ for World Cup success Madueke believes England’s squad depth could prove the difference at the World Cup
Evening Standard · Jun 16 England vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today Three Lions face familiar major tournament foes in Group L curtain-raiser in Dallas