Thomas Tuchel maintained that England did not take any chances with Alex Scott’s fitness after the midfielder pulled out with a thigh problem, prompting concern from Bournemouth about how the situation was handled. Scott impressed in Saturday’s 7-0 Nations League victory over Croatia, but he will miss the remainder of the international window. The midfielder […]
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To anyone watching, Cavan Sullivan’s performance on Saturday looked like something straight out of a fantasy. In many ways, that was exactly what it was. “I was stunned and thrilled,” the 17-year-old said after discovering he would start for the United States men’s national team against Mexico, a match his side eventually won 3-0. “I […]
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Today’s podcast focuses on England’s outstanding display. Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham lead the attack and overwhelm a disappointing Croatia side. The emphatic victory sends a strong message for Thomas Tuchel, who had faced growing pressure following the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina. In other matches, Scotland make a positive […]
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After Czechia’s 2-0 loss to England in Prague, their coach turned left, headed down the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and used a phrase he could not remember ever saying after a match: “See you soon.” Tuchel responded with the same words. Just seven days later, after separate trips through Oviedo and Rijeka, they are […]
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Defending champions Portugal preserved their perfect Nations League record with a 2-1 victory at home to Norway on Sunday, securing a spot in the March quarter-finals. The visitors also suffered a possible injury concern when Manchester City striker Erling Haaland left the field limping. Portugal will hope the result at the Estádio Do Dragão helps […]
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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has urged Uefa to prevent his team from being drawn against Israel again following two matches that he said had been difficult for everyone involved. Ireland surrendered their lead and settled for a draw in another tense encounter, played behind closed doors at the TSC Arena in Backa […]
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Act quickly and repair what is broken. Thomas Tuchel has enjoyed an encouraging week as he tackles the recurring challenge of shaping not only a successful England side, but one with a clear identity, while dealing with the constant and often contradictory pressures surrounding the national-team manager. None of this is unfamiliar. The position demands […]
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Wales are eager to build momentum, but just days after arguably the finest result of Craig Bellamy’s two-year tenure, an exhausting international break concluded on a disappointing note. There was at least some consolation when Bellamy learned that Portugal’s comeback win against Norway left Wales third in Nations League A4 for the next six weeks […]
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When the United States last faced Mexico at this venue, Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan scored in one of the Americans’ many 2-0 victories. Eight members of Saturday’s US squad had not even been born at the time of that match. This youthful American side surpassed that earlier result, quieting a large pro-Mexico crowd with […]
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So, could England have another go at the World Cup? Is it possible to turn back the clock and erase what happened in Atlanta? Because this team finally appears ready. That enthusiasm may fade, however, if another match must be played in front of 6,000 excited children, whose collective noise in Rijeka reached levels few […]
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