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• Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England | Emma Hayes

  12-06-2026 13:00
  Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his swordIn Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers.Thomas is a great communicator, he’s demanding and he articulates himself really well. I admire the way he transfers information to the press and to players in a clear, concise way that is metho
  
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• From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game

  18-06-2026 06:28 via bbc.com
  
  All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
  
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• What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?

  18-06-2026 05:31 via bbc.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
  
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• Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

  18-06-2026 05:29 via bbc.com
  
  Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
  
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• Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

  18-06-2026 04:21 via bbc.com
  
  Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
  
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• This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun

  18-06-2026 02:23 via bbc.com
  
  Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
  
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• 'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form

  18-06-2026 02:12 via bbc.com
  
  Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
  
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• Drone brought down near South Korea training base

  18-06-2026 02:03 via bbc.com
  
  The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.
  
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• Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause

  18-06-2026 01:46 via bbc.com
  
  Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.
  
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• Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties

  18-06-2026 01:44 via bbc.com
  
  BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts in when it comes to taking penalties.
  
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• 'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time

  18-06-2026 01:15 via bbc.com
  
  England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
  
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• England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia

  18-06-2026 00:56 via bbc.com
  
  England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.
  
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• 'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle

  18-06-2026 00:51 via bbc.com
  
  Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
  
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• Substitute Rashford guides home England's fourth against Croatia

  18-06-2026 00:19 via bbc.com
  
  Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
  
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• Spurs join clubs interested in Tonali

  18-06-2026 00:18 via bbc.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
  
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• Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty

  18-06-2026 00:02 via bbc.com
  
  Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.
  
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• Baturina fires Croatia level against England

  18-06-2026 00:02 via bbc.com
  
  Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.
  
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• Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings

  18-06-2026 00:01 via bbc.com
  
  Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.
  
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• Musa strikes for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England

  18-06-2026 00:01 via bbc.com
  
  Petar Musa scores for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.
  
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• Kane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia

  18-06-2026 00:01 via bbc.com
  
  Harry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a 2-1 lead.
  
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• Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up

  18-06-2026 00:00 via bbc.com
  
  Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.
  
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• Man Utd & Spurs move for Summerville - Thursday's gossip

  17-06-2026 23:22 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitor goalkeeper Diogo Costa and target Andrea Cambiaso.
  
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• I knew stuttered run-up might get keeper off line - Kane

  17-06-2026 23:03 via bbc.com
  
  Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
  
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• Brest boss & ex-Sunderland midfielder Roy dies aged 58

  17-06-2026 22:10 via bbc.com
  
  Brest manager Eric Roy has died at the age of 58 after a three-and-a-half year fight with pancreatic cancer.
  
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• Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum

  17-06-2026 21:42 via bbc.com
  
  Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
  
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• DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal

  17-06-2026 21:36 via bbc.com
  
  DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.
  
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• Scottish Premiership fixture release - all you need to know

  17-06-2026 21:09 via bbc.com
  
  The fixtures for the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season are released on Thursday at 12:00 BST - and you can see them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.
  
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• What are key issues for Rangers and new manager McInnes?

  17-06-2026 21:05 via bbc.com
  
  Derek McInnes is the latest man to fill the Ibrox hotseat - here are the key issues for Rangers and their new manager.
  
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• 'Real honour' for McInnes as he replaces Rohl at Rangers - was decision a no-brainer?

  17-06-2026 20:49 via bbc.com
  
  Derek McInnes says "it is a real honour" to be named Rangers manager after he replaces Danny Rohl in the Ibrox dugout.
  
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• McInnes replaces Rohl at Rangers - was decision no-brainer?

  17-06-2026 20:49 via bbc.com
  
  Derek McInnes says "it is a real honour" to be named Rangers manager after he replaces Danny Rohl in the Ibrox dugout.
  
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