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England winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start Tuesday's World Cup match against Ghana due to an Achilles issue, head coach Thomas Tuchel indicated. Saka came off the bench in the 4-2 win over Croatia and provided an assist, but Tuchel plans to manage his minutes until the final group game.
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.
Thomas Tuchel's criticism of World Cup photographers' positioning during England's opening match has led Fifa to implement changes. The manager said the camera placement 'ruined his experience' of the game.
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 could face Portugal in the World Cup last 32, while Scotland may meet Japan. The expanded knockout phase includes 32 teams from 12 groups and eight best third-placed nations.
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after experiencing lower back pain during the win over Croatia. The 27-year-old midfielder has been managing the issue for some time and will require ongoing treatment during the tournament.
Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration after photographers blocked his view of players during the English national anthem, calling the situation 'very close.'
Brentford manager Thomas Frank joins BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to discuss international management, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane's mentality, and building squads. The episode also covers England's World Cup opener and hydration breaks.
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's 4-2 win over Croatia showcased exciting attacking football but raised defensive concerns. Analysis reveals how their direct style and pressing tactics left them exposed, with Harry Kane dropping deep and frequent turnovers contributing to instability.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said photographers 'ruined' his first World Cup experience during the national anthem before facing Croatia.
Hydration breaks have become normalised at the 2026 World Cup, but England fans expressed disapproval by booing them. The article explores fan reactions to the breaks.
BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan analyzes three tactical adjustments that fueled England's 4-2 victory against Croatia.
