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Thomas Tuchel says that he is “not ready to adapt” England’s playing style at the World Cup despite the heat – as it would “give up” the team’s strengths.Since starting his job as head coach in January 2025, Tuchel has made a point of saying how much he likes the physicality of English domestic football and that the national side should replicate that style.The 52-year-old’s squad selections have followed that thinking with an emphasis on physicality and powerful running when he picked his 26-man squad for the tournament.”They want to be active with the ball,” the German told BBC Sport…
Ghana and Panama will meet at Toronto Stadium on Wednesday evening, as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group L. Ghana will want to make a strong start in a difficult section that also includes England and Croatia, while Panama returns to the World Cup looking for its first win in its tournament history. Verdict: Ghana to winBest odds: 33/25Bookmaker: 1xBet Ghana Ghana enters the tournament knowing that this is the kind of match it probably needs to win if it wants to reach the knockout stages. England and Croatia are also in Group L, so dropping…
William Hill News provide their best World Cup 2026 bets and predictions ahead of the Group J fixture between Austria and Jordan in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Austria and Jordan meet in Group J with very different expectations, but both arrive knowing an opening-day result can shape the whole mood of a World Cup campaign. The European side have the more established tournament pedigree and the stronger recent record, while Jordan are trying to turn the edge of their first-ever finals appearance into something more stubborn than a novelty act. Austria come into the game in good shape,…
Tottenham encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid plot Ruben Dias move and Manchester United make Marcus Rashford valuation.Tottenham have been encouraged to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Newcastle’s asking price for the 26-year-old expected to be about £100m. (Telegraph – subscription required), externalReal Madrid are plotting an £80m swoop for Manchester City’s Portugal centre-back Ruben Dias, 29. (Mirror), externalManchester United have valued Marcus Rashford at £40m but ruled out the possibility of the England forward, 28, joining Liverpool or Manchester City. (ESPN), externalManchester United are interested in West Ham pair Mateus…
“My aggressivity, my pressure. He never fights people who throw a lot of punches like me and put a lot of pressure, and I think physically I’m going to destroy him,” Mbilli told Mr. Verzace. Canelo’s recent performances have followed a familiar pattern, with the Mexican star often doing his best work early before becoming less effective as the fights move into the second half. Mbilli has built his reputation on constant pressure and a willingness to fight at a demanding pace. Rather than changing his approach against one of boxing’s biggest names, he intends to rely on the same…
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly telling officials in Canada he had never been arrested or charged with a crime.Partey, 33, was denied entry to Canada before Wednesday’s match in Toronto because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.The Ghanaian government sought permission for him to enter the country briefly to take part in the game but that appeal was rejected at a federal court in Ottawa.The appeal ruling said there was “no serious issue in the underlying refusal” of the visa and “the applicant failed to disclose that he is the subject of…
Rotherham United once again suffer yet another setback as manager Mat Sadler turns down the chance after holding talks. Pete O’Rourke tweeted on the 16th of June: “Understand Mat Sadler has turned down the chance to become Rotherham’s new manager. “The former Walsall boss held talks with the League Two club about taking charge, but after lengthy discussions Sadler has opted to reject the opportunity with the Millers. #rufc” Understand Mat Sadler has turned down the chance to become Rotherham’s new manager. The former Walsall boss held talks with the League Two club about taking charge, but after lengthy discussions…
Terence Crawford has been accused of rejecting the chance to take part in a two-fight deal that would have been worth 200 million dollars. Crawford called time on his professional career last year after his monumental victory over Canelo Alvarez, becoming the undisputed super-middleweight world champion in the process. That victory saw ‘Bud’ become a three-weight undisputed champion, along with a five-division world champion in total, making it clear why he is viewed as one of the greatest boxers in recent history. Despite all of that success, it has now been claimed that Crawford turned down the opportunity to be…
Hello and welcome to coverage of the Group B World Cup fixture between England and Ireland in Southampton. PLAYING XIs: UNCHANGED ENGLAND, CANNING MISSES OUT FOR IRELAND England: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell Ireland: Amy Hunter, Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire PREVIEW:After a thumping win over Sri Lanka in its campaign opener at Edgbaston, England will next take on Ireland in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, in…
Morocco, next. Big test. Scotland are the underdogs now. Is Dykes ready for a massive step-up? “I’m always ready. I always give my best and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m ready for whatever my role is.”The charisma is hard to miss, the eloquence, the attitude, the self-belief. “The way I’ve come through football, I’ve earned what I’ve got,” he says. “Scottish people, in general, we’re fighters. We want to go out and prove everyone wrong. We’re not going to just roll over and just take it. It gives you a burning feeling in your belly.”We can definitely get…