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A Premier League title play-off may sound unlikely, but its impact could be significant. With England’s World Cup preparations looming, PHIL MARTIN explores how one extra match could shape Tuchel’s plans.
17.04.26News
England’s path to the World Cup begins in Florida, with friendlies in Tampa and Orlando now set. Ticket details and logistics are clear, helping fans plan their trips before the squad heads to Dallas for the opener.
14.04.26News
Two timely performances. West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott were key for their clubs this weekend, strengthening their England cases at exactly the right time. PHIL MARTIN analysises why both performances would have been noted by England head coach Thomas Tuchel.
12.04.26Features
England’s flat Send-off Series sparked the usual hysteria, but Thomas Tuchel is planning for June not March. With key players returning and a gruelling World Cup ahead, the opener against Croatia in Dallas will be the real barometer on our World Cup chances, writes PHIL MARTIN.
04.04.26Opinion
As FIFA prepares to squeeze every last penny from supporters heading to this summer’s World Cup, UEFA’s early stance for Euro 2028 feels like a rare victory for fans. PHIL MARTIN reminds us that football works so much better when supporters come first.
02.04.26Opinion
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale today in FIFA’s last-minute phase, with demand at record levels. PHIL MARTIN breaks down how the process works, what fans should expect, and why availability may disappear fast.
01.04.26News
Check out our player ratings as England slipped to a limp 1–0 defeat against Japan at Wembley. Kaoru Mitoma’s early strike exposed a flat and disjointed performance, in which few impressed and many struggled to make an impact in the final home friendly ahead of the World Cup.
England’s final Wembley outing before the World Cup ended in a worrying defeat to Japan, and it raised more questions than answers for Thomas Tuchel. Here are five things PHIL MARTIN spotted in the final game of the send-off series at Wembley.
Ben White and James Garner are set to be handed a big opportunity against Japan, with Thomas Tuchel’s expected line-up offering one final chance to impress before his World Cup squad is trimmed, writes PHIL MARTIN.
31.03.26Matchday
Ben White’s England return was a fresh start, but boos at Wembley turned what should have been a special moment toxic. PHIL MARTIN argues that the only question that should matter to anyone is: can he help England win this summer?
28.03.26Opinion
England’s flat 1-1 draw with Uruguay raised more questions than answers for Thomas Tuchel, as Ben White’s return and a night of boos and baffling officiating were the main talking points from a drab Wembley friendly.
28.03.26News
Check out our player ratings from England’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay. It was a night that did little to inspire. Fringe hopefuls faltered in a bland affair at Wembley, with few winners, and even fewer answers for Thomas Tuchel.
Harry Maguire is set for his first England appearance in 18 months as Thomas Tuchel names an experimental side to face Uruguay at Wembley. PHIL MARTIN assesses the likely line-up.
27.03.26Matchday
England may have the talent, but it’s Arsenal who are showing what true tournament football looks like. PHIL MARTIN feels Arteta’s pragmatic, disciplined style could be the template Thomas Tuchel needs as he prepares for a World Cup, where margins will be so tight.
22.03.26Opinion
England fans are still waiting for venue and ticket details for the Florida friendlies, with Beckham’s new Miami stadium in the mix. The squad will prep in Kansas City before heading south, but supporters remain in limbo and desperate for key information.
21.03.26News
This was Thomas Tuchel at his forthright best. Laying out a bold approach of resting overworked key players, while giving genuine opportunity to those on the fringes. Here are our ten key points from a fascinating England press conference.
20.03.26News
As Uruguay and Japan loom, PHIL MARTIN argues that Thomas Tuchel should do what England managers rarely dare: prioritise freshness over familiarity. A radical reset that could redefine England’s readiness for Dallas.
19.03.26Opinion
Gary Lineker is set for a very different World Cup summer. After decades fronting the BBC, he’ll head to New York to host a daily Netflix show built around The Rest Is Football, bringing his familiar insight and humour to fans from a new stage.
19.03.26News
England fans may have just had an early glimpse of the 2026 World Cup kits, via leaked images on social media. Nothing is official yet, but anticipation is building ahead of Nike’s expected launch on 23 March.
18.03.26News
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