New York, July 16 (IANS) England supporters and pundits have been almost unanimous in pointing the finger of blame for Wednesday’s 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina at coach Thomas Tuchel and the decisions he made after Anthony Gordon had given his side the lead early in the second half.Until Gordon’s goal, it had been a tight and cagey contest. Argentina sought to congest central areas and deny England space around its penalty area, while England looked to use the flanks and expl…
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New York, July 14 (IANS) England will be hoping midfielder Declan Rice is fully fit for their World Cup semifinal against Argentina after Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Norway underlined his importance to Thomas Tuchel’s side.The 27-year-old, who has made 78 appearances for England, started the quarterfinal despite suffering from an illness, but looked well below his best and was replaced by Eberechi Eze after halftime.Eze’s introduction allowed Norway to gain control of central midfield, prom…
London, July 14 (IANS) New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Reece James will continue as the club’s captain for the upcoming season, describing the England international as a complete player whose deep connection with the club makes him the ideal leader. James, who was appointed captain ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, is currently away on international duty with England at the FIFA World Cup and will rejoin Chelsea after the tournament. Despite concerns over his injury record i…
Miami, July 13 (IANS) As England prepare to face Argentina, midfielder Reece James admitted that the Lions’s run to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals is “what dreams are made of.” Thomas Tuchel’s men battled their way past Norway in the quarter-finals on, coming from 1-0 down to win 2-1 after extra-time courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s brace.Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead in the first half when his delivery from the left flew across Jordan Pickford’s box and crashed off the far po…
Miami, July 10 (IANS) England’s Marc Guehi is doubtful for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, as the defender will be assessed on Friday to see if he is fit to play in Saturday’s game. Meanwhile, Declan Rice is in a race to be fit after suffering from a sickness bug. Guehi has a slight hamstring injury following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadium. Guehi and Rice both were absent from the training session on Wednesday, as they instead worked …
Kansas City, July 9 (IANS) Reece James remained doubtful for the Three Lions’ FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami as the England defender was once again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday. James has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s goalless draw against Ghana in their second group game and also missed the epic knockout victory against Mexico on Sunday.He has been targeting a return in the quarter-finals, but he is yet to return to full t…
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 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…