
Declan Rice jokes about sunburn in England debrief
Declan Rice made a lighthearted comment about his sunburn during an England team debrief with Kelly Somers and Sami Mokbel.
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Declan Rice made a lighthearted comment about his sunburn during an England team debrief with Kelly Somers and Sami Mokbel.

Declan Rice says he feels he will get an assist every time he takes a corner, and that England fans should be excited for what's to come at the World Cup. The midfielder, who scored from a record 19 corners with Arsenal last season, has become England's set-piece specialist under Thomas Tuchel.

England captain Harry Kane and teammates Dan Burn and Jason Steele attended an Ella Langley concert in Missouri but left early to comply with team curfew. Kane, a known country music fan, met the singer before the show and later posted photos on Instagram.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has been seen actively participating in training, doing what he loves most—coaching.

England manager Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff are using special sun protection hoodies to stay cool during training in Kansas City. The Football Association researched conditions ahead of the tournament, with players also using palm-cooling devices and cooling vests.

Harry Kane scored twice in England's opening win against Croatia, a stark contrast to his slow start in Qatar 2022. The striker looks fitter and stronger under Thomas Tuchel, with a system that maximizes his abilities.

Wayne Rooney says most people are not qualified to question Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad selections.

England assistant coach Anthony Barry will continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup after giving a blunt assessment of the team's first-half display against Croatia. The England camp supports his honesty, viewing it as a better use of time than having manager Thomas Tuchel or players handle media duties.

Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford joined England fans in singing Oasis's Wonderwall, a moment captured and shared widely.

England's 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener raised questions for head coach Thomas Tuchel, particularly over his defensive selection of Ezri Konsa over Marc Guehi and the attacking role of Marcus Rashford. Tuchel must decide whether to stick or twist ahead of the match against Ghana.

Wayne Rooney says he has developed a soft spot for Scotland during the World Cup, but remains unforgiving toward Wales for celebrating England's Euro 2016 exit.

Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as England beat Sporting Kansas City 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly. Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins also scored, with the match giving minutes to squad members not heavily used in the World Cup win over Croatia.

England are using Planet Funk's 'Chase the Sun' as their goal song at the 2026 World Cup, a track more familiar to darts fans. The song was played four times during their 4-2 win over Croatia. Other nations have chosen songs like The Proclaimers' 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' for Scotland and AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' for Australia.

England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses must win two home-and-away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil. Fixtures are set for October, November, and December.

A video piece suggests Thomas Tuchel's half-time message could be England's most important moment in years, sparking their best spell of football at the World Cup so far.

Thomas Tuchel's half-time message was pivotal, as he didn't just discard England's previous caution but set it ablaze. Issues remain in midfield and defence, but the ethos has been transformed.

At the World Cup, each country selects a goal song. England's choice is familiar to darts fans, sparking curiosity about the connection between the sport and the tournament.

England delivered their strongest stretch of tournament football in recent memory, with Thomas Tuchel keeping one of his early promises. Caveats remain, but the performance exceeded expectations.

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, showcasing exciting attacking football but also defensive vulnerabilities. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net.

Jude Bellingham says external criticism has motivated him to perform for England at the World Cup. The 22-year-old scored in a 4-2 win over Croatia after being selected ahead of Morgan Rogers, and believes the scrutiny helps him find focus and intensity.