
Pickford: England's belief under Tuchel is 'ready to go to war'
Jordan Pickford says England's new belief under Thomas Tuchel makes the team feel ready to go to war. The goalkeeper highlights a shift in mentality since the German coach took over.
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Jordan Pickford says England's new belief under Thomas Tuchel makes the team feel ready to go to war. The goalkeeper highlights a shift in mentality since the German coach took over.

Noni Madueke has declared himself the best basketball player in the England camp, backing his ability with confidence.

Alan Shearer analyzes England's World Cup performance, noting Thomas Tuchel's ongoing search for effective full-back and winger combinations. Despite topping their group, England's defensive instability and lack of consistent flank threat remain concerns as they face DR Congo.

England fans at the World Cup in the US describe the tournament as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience, praising the welcoming atmosphere and international camaraderie despite high costs for tickets, drinks, and food.

Jude Bellingham's versatility and tactical intelligence have made him central to Thomas Tuchel's England system. After a dramatic Euro 2024 goal, his performance against Panama showed how he adapts to fill gaps, covering for injuries and shifting roles to maximize England's attacking shape.

Jude Bellingham says he is playing a more advanced position for England than at Real Madrid, but insists the only important thing is helping the team.

A pitchside camera operator's perspective shows Harry Kane scoring for England against Panama in the World Cup group match.

England defeated Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium to finish top of Group L in the FIFA World Cup. BBC 5 Live's coverage includes post-match analysis with Alan Shearer, Matthew Upson, Paul Robinson, and interviews with Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel, Marcus Rashford, Ezri Konsa, and Harry Kane.

England, having won their group, face DR Congo in the last 32. A potential last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico awaits, with Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast, or Norway as possible quarter-final opponents. The Three Lions aim for their third major final of the decade.

England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer. The BBC will also show Spain vs Austria, Portugal vs Croatia, Germany vs Paraguay, and other knockout games. All 16 matches are covered across BBC platforms.

England fans in New York and at home celebrated a 2-0 victory over Panama, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. The win secured England's top spot in Group L and advanced them to the round of 32.

Jude Bellingham scored his second goal of the 2026 World Cup, again proving crucial for England when the team needed it.

DR Congo face England in the World Cup round of 32, their first knockout appearance since 1974. Under coach Sebastien Desabre, they have transformed into a defensively solid, counter-attacking side, led by captain Chancel Mbemba and striker Yoane Wissa.

Harry Kane has become England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gary Lineker's previous record.

Jude Bellingham recorded a goal and an assist in his third World Cup game, bringing his total to three goal contributions in three matches.

England captain Harry Kane has scored three goals in three matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, maintaining a goal-per-game average.

DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 2-1, securing their first-ever knockout stage appearance and a last-32 meeting with England at the World Cup.

England's national football team, the Three Lions, ended their FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a win.

England, Croatia, and Ghana have qualified for the Round of 32 from Group L at the FIFA World Cup. The final standings are now official.

Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L. Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before setting up Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. England advance to the Round of 32.