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Chris Eldergill

Chris Eldergill

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The Sixty Six on 2026: Our writers deliver their final World Cup verdict
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.
21.07.26Opinion
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EXCLUSIVE: Forty years after the 'Hand of God', the England player Bobby Robson nearly picked to mark Maradona speaks out
Forty years after England's infamous World Cup defeat to Argentina, CHRIS ELDERGILL speaks exclusively to Gary Stevens about Bobby Robson's Maradona dilemma, the Messi debate and why Thomas Tuchel's England must think bigger.
22.06.26History
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The World Cup starts tomorrow – these are the stories already defining it
The World Cup is almost here. With England preparing for their final warm-up match, debate rages over Thomas Tuchel’s plans, Harry Kane’s importance and the challenges that await in America. CHRIS ELDERGILL examines the stories, talking points and wider narratives shaping the tournament before kick-off.
10.06.26Opinion
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Costa Rica may provide the clearest clue yet to Tuchel’s England team
England’s final World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica may be little more than a rehearsal, but it offers another insight into Thomas Tuchel’s thinking. With several key selection calls still unresolved, CHRIS ELDERGILL assesses the emerging shape of England’s likely starting XI.
09.06.26News
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The Sixty Six Squad Reaction: Ruthless Tuchel makes his mark
Thomas Tuchel has ripped up assumptions with a ruthless England squad built on clarity, balance and conviction. CHRIS ELDERGILL gathers reaction from The Sixty Six writers as Tuchel leaves behind some of the biggest names in English football.
22.05.26Opinion
UPDATED: Our Projected England 26-Man Squad
With England’s World Cup squad announcement now less than 24 hours away, our exclusive Squad Tracker has shifted again - most notably Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are all set to miss out. Here’s how Thomas Tuchel’s most likely 26 looks heading into Friday’s big reveal.
22.05.26Features
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Pampered stars or smart planning? Why England’s sleep strategy makes sense
England’s reported plans to help players sleep better at the World Cup have sparked predictable criticism. But as CHRIS ELDERGILL explains, this is not about pampering footballers – it is about performance, recovery and giving England the best possible chance of winning.
19.05.26News
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Max Dowman should not go to the World Cup – and history tells us why
The romantic idea of teenage stars at World Cups still seduces English football. But as Max Dowman’s name gathers momentum, CHRIS ELDERGILL explains why patience, not nostalgia, is crucial if England are to protect this generational talent.
19.04.26Opinion
How the ‘impossible job’ changed: why managing England no longer defines football’s greatest pressure
For decades the England manager’s seat has been framed as the ‘impossible job’, based on the scrutiny and expectation that comes with it. But as Thomas Tuchel prepares for his first World Cup, CHRIS ELDERGILL explores how the landscape has shifted, and why club football now places greater demands on managers.
08.04.26Opinion
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EXCLUSIVE: Danny Welbeck should be on the plane, says Fabian Hurzeler
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler believes Danny Welbeck should be on the plane to the World Cup, praising his goals, leadership and ability to connect a squad. With England’s announcement looming, Hurzeler makes a compelling case for a forward whose value runs far deeper than scoring.
05.04.26News
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EXCLUSIVE: Fans still waiting as England’s Florida plans shift again
England’s long-awaited Florida friendly plans have taken another twist, with Orlando now the frontrunner to host the second match. CHRIS ELDERGILL reports that an FA recce to the Sunshine State has shifted the picture again, leaving travelling supporters still waiting for final details as venue issues continue to reshape the tour.
01.04.26News
El Loco v El Pistolero: Inside the extraordinary fallout between Marcelo Bielsa and Luis Suarez
Uruguay arrive at Wembley in the shadow of a national split. CHRIS ELDERGILL examines how Marcelo Bielsa and Luis Suarez’s explosive fallout has exposed deep tensions inside La Celeste, with exclusive insight from Uruguay legend Gus Poyet.
26.03.26Features
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Steele’s moment: the England call 20 years in the making
Jason Steele’s first England call‑up has capped a 20‑year journey of grit, graft and humility. The Albion keeper reflects on the moment his phone buzzed, the pride of his family and teammates, and why being a good person still means more to him than anything in football.
24.03.26Features
Ben White and Harvey Barnes recalled by England for March friendlies
Few expected to see Ben White and Harvey Barnes back in England colours this month, yet the door has swung open, and both players now have an unexpected opportunity to stake a claim for this summer's World Cup. However that door now looks firmly closed for one former regular.
23.03.26News
Introducing the new home of England football journalism
For years, England fans have asked for something different – coverage that goes deeper than the headlines and views the national team through a different lens. That home has finally arrived.
23.03.26News
England’s new World Cup kits go on sale – a clear return to tradition
No experiments. No distractions. The 2026 World Cup kits land with a reassuring clarity, signalling a shift back to tradition and what an England shirt should feel like... but there is a question mark over the shorts.
22.03.26News