Tuchel facing right-back dilemma after Quansah injury
England boss Thomas Tuchel is worried about his options at right-back after Jarell Quansah’s injury. An injury to Reece James means the Chelsea full-back, who is Tuchel’s first choice on the right of the defence, missed England’s win over Panama…
Record breaker Messi still surprising Argentina boss Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi continues to surprise him after the Argentina captain made more World Cup history against Jordan. Argentina rounded off their perfect Group J campaign with a 3-1 victory over Jordan at Dallas Stadium, with Messi coming off…
Martinez defends Ronaldo’s World Cup minutes after draw with Colombia
Roberto Martinez defended Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo once again after he played another 90 minutes at the World Cup in their 0-0 draw with Colombia. Playing at his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo made his 25th appearance at the tournament, but…
Uzbekistan’s World Cup exit was ‘brutal’, says Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro described Uzbekistan’s elimination from the World Cup as “brutal” after they failed to win any of their group games in North America. Uzbekistan, making their debut at the World Cup, finished their Group K campaign with three defeats…
Marsch: Returning Davies a huge boost for Canada’s World Cup hopes
Jesse Marsch believes that returning full-back Alphonso Davies will provide a huge boost for Canada ahead of their clash against South Africa at the World Cup. Canada are into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the very first…
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup elimination
Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role as Scotland manager after his team’s exit from the World Cup was confirmed on Saturday. Scotland were dumped out of the competition following Croatia’s victory over Ghana, with Clarke’s departure announced shortly…
‘He can play until he wants’ – Sucic backs Modric to continue Croatia career
Petar Sucic described Luka Modric as “incredible” after he helped Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to seal second place in Group L and a spot in the last 32 of the World Cup. Croatia headed into their clash at Philadelphia Stadium level…
‘First job achieved’ – Bellingham thrilled to clinch top spot in Group L
Jude Bellingham was thrilled England achieved their first objective at the World Cup, having topped Group L with a 2-0 win over a stubborn Panama side. Thomas Tuchel’s side were largely frustrated for the first hour at New York New…
‘First job achieved’ – Bellingham reacts to England’s 2-0 win over Panama in final Group L game
Jude Bellingham scored a goal and provided an assist as England overcame a stubborn Panama side to win 2-0 at New York and New Jersey Stadium and top Group L. After Marcus Rashford missed a couple of good chances in…
Tuchel insists England ‘will step up’ for knockout rounds
Thomas Tuchel insists England “will step up” for the knockout stage of the World Cup after a battling win over Panama. England defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday, as Jude Bellingham scored the opener before assisting Harry Kane in a five-minute…