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Jude MUST start for England - but Kane is the key to WC26 glory

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    OpinionEngland

    Trent & Watkins in, Foden out: GOAL's England World Cup squad

    The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.

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    AnalysisWorld Cup

    Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

    We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

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    Player ratingsEngland

    Palmer & Foden among England flops in woeful Japan loss

    England's last game before the end of the 2025-26 club season saw them lose 1-0 at home to Japan in a friendly on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel made 10 changes to the side that started their 1-1 draw with Uruguay last Friday, slotting in most of his preferred players that are expected to go to the World Cup - minus the unfit Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham - but they produced a disjointed performances that raised further questions over their chances of glory this summer.

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    Player ratingsPortugal

    Bruno thrives & Felix fires for Ronaldo-less Portugal

    Bruno Fernandes grabbed two assists and Joao Felix got on the scoresheet as Portugal saw off the United States, 2-0, on Tuesday. The Selecao grabbed goals either side of half-time, and were disciplined in between to ease to a win in Atlanta. Manager Roberto Martinez would have liked to have had Cristiano Ronaldo at his disposal, but he will take heart from the fact that his side got the job done without their main man.

  5. Roberto De Zerbi Tottenham GFXGetty/GOAL
    OpinionTottenham

    What are Spurs thinking?! De Zerbi is the WRONG manager

    So here we are again, Tottenham Hotspur. Seven games into the Igor Tudor reign that was supposed to save Spurs from relegation, they look more doomed than ever before. They are one point outside the Premier League's bottom three and are the only side without a win in the top-flight in 2026. Every time they seem to have turned a corner, a new disaster is waiting for them just ahead.

  6. Alessia Russo Arsenal GFXGetty/GOAL
    AnalysisArsenal Women

    How Russo has put herself back in Ballon d'Or contention

    Talk of Alessia Russo's goal-scoring has dominated conversation around the England international for most of her senior career to date. It's become especially prominent since her move from Manchester United to Arsenal three years ago, with the scrutiny increased because of the switch and also the fact she's become the Lionesses' starting centre-forward. But in this past week in particular, Russo has shown what remarkable steps she has made towards that talk becoming obsolete.

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    AnalysisPremier League

    Tudor, Moyes & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

    To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

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    LegacyWorld Cup

    LEGACY: England's boys of '66 & how football 'came home'

    This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series following the road to the 2026 World Cup, and every week, we revisit the stories, moments, and myths that shaped the global game. This week, we revisit the extraordinary, turbulent and often unbelievable road to England's triumph in 1966. This is the rise, the redemption, and the lasting weight of '66 - the story of the only time football truly 'came home'...

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    NXGNL. Yamal

    NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

    The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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    'Not here to give advice to Arteta!' - Guardiola snaps back at reporter

    A nonplussed Pep Guardiola dismissed a question from a reporter that related to Mikel Arteta chasing his first Premier League title as a manager, insisting that he had not attended his pre-match press conference to offer advice to the Arsenal boss. Manchester City face Leeds on Saturday evening as they look to close the gap at the top of the table to two points, with the Gunners not in action until Sunday, when they host Chelsea.

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    🎥 | Are these the transfers that would SAVE football?!

    From Marcus Rashford rocking up at Chelsea to Enzo Fernandez making the switch to Liverpool - watch as GOAL's Front Three debate some highly controversial transfer moves and whether the players involved would be good enough to break into the starting XIs of their new teams.

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    Stiller is no match for Goretzka and his special status

    The German national team’s attack shines even without (and with) Deniz Undav; Lennart Karl is proving himself worthy of more than just a trial run; the defence is holding its own despite the odd wobble; and Julian Nagelsmann’s measures are paying off. The winners and losers at the DFB following the March training camp.

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    TottenhamA. Nesta

    World Cup winner to join De Zerbi at Spurs?

    Tottenham Hotspur are desperately looking to finalise their new coaching setup to avoid a catastrophic relegation. Roberto De Zerbi is poised to take the managerial hot seat and has reportedly reached out to Italy and AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta. The World Cup-winning defender has been offered a vital role as an assistant manager to help fix a leaky defence and save the club.

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    I. KonateReal Madrid

    Konate waiting for Real Madrid move

    Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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    Tottenham star agrees personal terms on exit

    Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer as reports emerge that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has agreed on the terms of an exit. The Italian international has been one of the few bright sparks in a turbulent period for the club, but it appears his future lies away from North London.

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    EnglandWorld Cup Qualification UEFA

    Why Parkinson has been given first Lionesses call-up aged 17

    England's squad announcement on Tuesday morning brought with it a real surprise, as Erica Parkinson received her first senior call-up at the age of 17 ahead of World Cup qualifiers with Iceland and, crucially, world champions Spain. Parkinson will be a new name to many Lionesses fans and Sarina Wiegman has now explained why she chose to hand the teenager an invite that left her "speechless".

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    EnglandWorld Cup Qualification UEFA

    Relief for Lionesses as Williamson named in squad to face Spain

    Leah Williamson has been named in the latest Lionesses squad despite missing all of Arsenal's last three games, with Sarina Wiegman clearly hopeful that the England captain will be fit to face world champions Spain in a crucial World Cup qualifier next month. Williamson has been dealing with a hamstring issue but it will be a major boost for the Lionesses if she is able to recover for the April international break.

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    Chelsea FC WomenL. Bronze

    Bronze sets Chelsea Champions League challenge

    England international Lucy Bronze is determined to help Chelsea finally conquer Europe and match the historic success of the men's side. The serial winner hopes her vast experience can guide the Blues to Women's Champions League glory, though they first face a daunting task to overturn a two-goal deficit against Arsenal and keep their dreams of lifting the elusive trophy alive.

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    M. KearnsEngland

    Missy Bo Kearns announces heartbreaking miscarriage

    England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has shared the devastating news that she and her partner, Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh, have lost their baby during pregnancy. The Aston Villa star, who only recently went public with the news that the couple were expecting their first child, took to social media to express her "heavy heart" following the tragic loss.

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    World CupL. Yamal

    Yamal & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

    The World Cup is now just two-and-a-half months away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the finals, while others look to book the final few spots in North America during the March international break. Once the tournament does eventually get under way, the stage will be set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

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    Y. MoukokoBorussia Dortmund

    Youssoufa Moukoko: The fall of Dortmund's teen goal machine

    "[There’s] a young player who plays for [Borussia] Dortmund called Youssoufa Moukoko," Samuel Eto’o told GOAL when asked who he’d love to see as Barcelona’s next big signing back in October 2020. "[He’s] 15 years of age, and he’s the next top player, for me, after [Lionel] Messi. As Messi gets older, we could prepare the future of Barcelona very well."

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    EnglandWSL

    NXGN 2026: Top 10 English wonderkids in women's football

    Two England prospects have made the Women's NXGN 2026 list, but that is just scratching the surface when it comes to the talent coming through in one of the best and most successful nations in women's football. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses have won back-to-back European Championship trophies and reached the final of the most recent World Cup, and it looks like they are set up for future success with the quality coming through the pipeline.

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    EnglandM. Dowman

    NXGN 2026: Top 20 wonderkids England fans NEED to know

    England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

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    A. OnanaManchester United

    Man Utd may face Onana UCL issue

    Manchester United find themselves in a precarious position regarding the future of Andre Onana, with the goalkeeper’s contract set to pose a significant financial hurdle this summer. Despite the club's resurgence under Michael Carrick, a return to Europe's elite competition will trigger a substantial spike in the Cameroonian's wages.

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