FIFA World Cup

England finished third, but did the World Cup leave renewed belief or lingering regret? CHRIS ELDERGILL brings together the verdicts of The Sixty Six's expert writers on Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham and the defining moments of England's summer.

Ocean Drive is packed with England supporters and anticipation is building ahead of a huge World Cup clash with Norway. Haaland headlines the threat, but Ødegaard, Sørloth and Nusa give Norway plenty of weapons. England have a major opportunity and Tuchel's influence is growing with every game, writes PHIL MARTIN.

Where does England's extraordinary victory over Mexico rank among the greatest performances of the modern era? ROBERT TAYLOR weighs it against decades of World Cup and European Championship history, and explains why this one may stand above them all.

England has grown so accustomed to Harry Kane's brilliance that it barely notices it anymore. But after dragging his country back from the brink against the DR Congo, DAVE KIDD argues this World Cup could finally restore the appreciation England's record goalscorer deserves.

Jude Bellingham has moved from key player to focal point in England’s World Cup campaign. His performance against Panama underlined his importance to our chances. If he can maintain these levels, that might define just how far Thomas Tuchel’s side go writes PHIL MARTIN.

A brutal half-time intervention, a second-half surge and a shift in tone – but is it enough? ROB SHEPHERD explores how Thomas Tuchel has changed England’s mood and message.

England's next opponents left it late, but Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama offered plenty of clues for Thomas Tuchel and his staff. From defensive resilience to attacking threats, GARY JORDAN assesses what England learned from the Black Stars' opening World Cup outing.

The waiting is almost over. By the time the sun dips across Mexico this afternoon, the World Cup will have begun in earnest. For England, the campaign starts next Wednesday inside the air‑conditioned AT&T Stadium in Dallas, but the sense of anticipation has already begun to swell. It always does, but PHIL MARTIN feels it's time for balance.