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Raul Jimenez

Raul Jimenez in tears after first ever World Cup goal

Raul Jimenez was in tears after scoring his first ever World Cup goal years after suffering a fractured skull.

Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham says England layers need to 'feel loved'

Jude Bellingham has insisted England players need to "feel loved" and "part of the team".

Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay reveals how Michael Jordan inspires him as footballer

Scott McTominay is inspired by Michael Jordan's approach to sports.

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel thinks England have 'set the tone' for World Cup

Thomas Tuchel says England have "set the tone" for their World Cup 2026 campaign.

Darren Bazeley

Rival coach warns England they'll need to improve at World Cup

Darren Bazeley has shared his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England team.

Stale Solbakken

Stale Solbakken: Norway won't be overconfident at World Cup

Norway coach Stale Solbakken insists that there will not be "overconfidence" from his team at the World Cup, with the nation ...

Harry Kane

Harry Kane recalls his earliest World Cup memory

England captain Harry Kane has fond memories of watching the Three Lions at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea "in ...

Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Scaloni eyes 'incredible' World Cup defence with Argentina

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni knows it will be an "incredible" achievement if his team manages to retain the World Cup ...

Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford credits England boss Thomas Tuchel for improving his performances

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says his performances have improved as a result of his determination to convince Thomas ...

Harry Kane with waxwork

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds London has unveiled the first-ever wax figure of England captain Harry Kane as the nations gears up for this ...

Ruben Neves

Ruben Neves: Diogo Jota will inspire Portugal at World Cup

Ruben Neves says the memory of the late Diogo Jota will inspire Portugal's efforts at this summer's World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has 'full belief' that England can win World Cup

England boss Thomas Tuchel has "full belief" that his players can end the Three Lions' long wait for glory at the World Cup ...

James Milner

James Milner announces retirement from football

The Premier League's record appearance holder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40,

Didier Deschamps

Didier Deschamps wants France to maintain humility

Didier Deschamps doesn’t want France to lose their “humility” because he feels they perform better when they don't feel ...

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé found it hard to acclimatise to fame

Kylian Mbappé admits that he found it hard to adjust to becoming one of the most famous footballers on the planet when he was ...

Sol Campbell

Sol Campbell backs use of VAR

Sol Campbell is a big fan of VAR because he thinks it would have stopped two of his England goals from being disallowed.

Morgan Rogers

PUMA marks Morgan Rogers' World Cup call-up with special event

PUMA has marked Morgan Rogers' selection in England's World Cup squad with a special celebratory dinner featuring those who ...

Prince William

Prince William confident England's backroom staff will play their part at World Cup

Prince William believes that England manager Thomas Tuchel's support staff will "rise to the occasion" at this summer's World ...

Jason Roy

Jason Roy reflects on the toll of being axed by England

Cricketer Jason Roy has admitted being dropped from England's World Cup squad "took a huge chunk" out of his mental health.

Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman believes Netherlands can have a 'fantastic' World Cup

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is confident that his team can have a "fantastic" World Cup in North America this summer, ...