Thomas Tuchel has no shortage of world-class talent to choose from within England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. But while the presence of players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice mean that the Tuchel's team are among the favourites, it's worth imagining a world where every England-eligible player at the tournament opted to represent the Three Lions.

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just a two days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the shock return of Mexico international Raul Jimenez on a free transfer. The 35-year-old striker, who left Fulham upon the expiry of his contract, has penned a two-year deal at Molineux to join fellow veteran Kieran Trippier. Jimenez is now tasked with firing relegated Wolves back to the top flight amid World Cup preparations.

Portuguese legend Maniche believes Cristiano Ronaldo remains indispensable to the national team and should start at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the forward's advancing age, his former team-mate insists there is currently no superior alternative to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Manchester United are closing in on a transformative summer deal as they look to overhaul a midfield that struggled for consistency last season. Former Tottenham star and Brazil international Sandro has hailed the club's move for Atalanta ace Ederson, labeliing the deal a "bargain" in an inflated market.

Declan Rice is reportedly harbouring doubts regarding Kobbie Mainoo's productivity off the ball, as the Manchester United midfielder aims to secure a starting spot alongside the Arsenal star in England's World Cup squad. Meanwhile, United boss Michael Carrick is plotting a midfield overhaul to unlock the youngster's full attacking potential next season.

Kai Rooney has stunned fans with a remarkable physical transformation as he hit the gym during his injury rehabilitation. The 16-year-old Manchester United academy forward has been working hard behind the scenes to bulk up after his season was sadly cut short, demonstrating intense dedication as he prepares to make a major impact for the Red Devils' youth squad upon his return.

Argentina fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as Lionel Scaloni has provided a positive fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar is set to return to action in a final warm-up fixture following a brief spell on the sidelines with a muscle complaint.