Miami, July 10 (IANS) England will make their third successive FIFA World Cup quarter-final appearance against Norway midfielder Nico O’Reilly feels the presence of experienced players helps the squad to stay calm and provide necessary guidance. After recovering from their whirlwind victory over Mexico, England are fully focused on booking their spot in the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in eight years.Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Kane were all…
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Mexico City, July 6 (IANS) Jude Bellingham scored a brace and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England overcame co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling, incident-packed last-16 contest to set up a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final showdown with Norway. England are in the last eight in three consecutive editions for the second time, after 1962 (quarter-final), 1966 (winners), and 1970 (quarter-final). This was just the second FIFA World Cup meeting between Mexico and England, with the Three Lions winning…
New York, June 30 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to make a few changes to his starting XI as the Group L winners prepare to face DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.England sealed top spot in the group with a 2-0 win over Panama after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana, but questions remain over their ability to break down organised defensive teams.Against Panama, it took two moments of brilliance from Jude Bellingham to secure the victory. The midfiel…
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal after Jude Bellingham’s opener helped England to a 2-0 win over Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to secure their position at the top of Group L. Panama frustrated England in the first half. It was Bellingham who provided the key, holding off his marker and prodding in on the volley from Bukayo Saka’s corner after 62 minutes. The England No. 10 then crossed for Harry Kane to head his 11th World Cup goal, one more than previous record-h…
New York, June 27 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to take only three recognised full-backs to the FIFA World Cup after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday’s final Group L clash against Panama because of a hamstring injury.James was assessed following England’s goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and has stayed at the team’s Kansas City base rather than travel to New Jersey for the Panama match. But Tuchel is still hopeful the Chelsea defender will be fit for …
New York, June 26 (IANS) The England football team needs to answer several key questions when it faces Panama in its final Group L match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday evening.The English impressed in their opening 4-2 win over Croatia, but Thomas Tuchel’s side was brought swiftly back down to earth with a 0-0 draw against Ghana in its second game, with the performance raising questions over the ability of the team to break down a low-block that sits deep.The game also saw Declan Rice an…
Florida, June 2 (IANS) England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harry Kane-led side has arrived in the city for the pre-World Cup camp.Head coach Thomas Tuchel and a number of his squad flew from Birmingham Airport to Florida on Tuesday for their crucial training base in West Palm Beach.Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka plus Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who were all in…
London, March 23 (IANS) Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in a four-minute burst in the second half to seal the trophy.It follows City’s four consecutive triumphs between 2018 and 2021 and marks the ninth League Cup trophy in their history, with only Liverpool winning it more times.Pep Guardiola has now won the famous trophy five times as City manager – an English football record. He stands above Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mou…
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Nico O’Reilly scored two goals as Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table to just two points with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.O’Reilly bagged two goals in the first-half, either side of a deflected equaliser from Lewis Hall.And City held firm in a tense second-half, showing steel and determination to seal a vital three points.O’Reilly’s first goal in the match was the 500th home Premier League goal…