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2026 World Cup: England squad news – Stones poised to start vs Norway

July 12, 2026grace

Marc Guehi has proved his fitness and is set to line up in the heart of England’s defence for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, where he will be partnered by the returning John Stones. The Manchester City centre-back sustained a minor hamstring strain during the victory over Mexico and has been absent from training […]

Keir Starmer stepped in amid dispute over Mexico-England match start time

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026grace

Both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Office intervened to argue that the kick-off time for England’s World Cup clash with Mexico should not be brought forward — an idea Fifa had floated in the days leading up to the match. Sir Keir Starmer directed officials to press the case, with the Football Association’s support, […]