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England's World Cup exit under Thomas Tuchel mirrored criticisms of Gareth Southgate's tenure: pragmatic play, poor substitutes, and a semi-final defeat. Tuchel's system-first approach, emphasizing identity and patterns, failed against Argentina, raising questions about progress.
England have reached at least the semi-finals in four of the last five major tournaments, a record only surpassed by Argentina and France. With a home Euros in 2026, this golden generation, led by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, is built for sustained success.
Ezri Konsa is set to start at right-back for England in their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Reece James still recovering from injury. John Stones is expected to return at centre-back, and Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
As England prepares to face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, manager Gareth Southgate faces key selection decisions. Who should replace the dropped player from the Panama win? Should Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Sako start on the wings? And who gets the nod at right-back?
England manager Thomas Tuchel confirms the team will follow Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup. The approach, which improved England's shootout record, includes meticulous preparation and a buddy system. England face DR Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday.
Sir Gareth Southgate made an unannounced visit to Moortown Post Office in Leeds, leaving staff 'buzzing' after they initially failed to recognize the former England manager. He bought stamps and posed for photos during the Friday morning encounter.
Thomas Tuchel's England team marks a shift from Gareth Southgate's player-first approach to a system-first philosophy. Tuchel left out stars like Foden and Palmer for the World Cup, prioritizing tactical fit over individual brilliance, while Southgate built systems around his best players.
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart says positivity in the England camp will be 'through the roof' and urges the team to 'dare to dream' ahead of Euro 2024.
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down punditry work at the World Cup to avoid being a distraction. He believes the current squad is 'ready to win' the tournament.
Gareth Southgate has sent a good luck message to the England team as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday night.
England midfielder Declan Rice humorously addressed his noticeable sunburn during his official World Cup portrait session, sharing the image on social media.
Ivan Toney, 30, has been recalled to the England squad for the 2026 World Cup after scoring 42 goals and providing 11 assists in 37 appearances for Al Ahli this season. The former Brentford forward last played for England in June 2024.
