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Next Kane? Ex-England striker ‘not sure’ Delap is heir to throne

Liam Delap has been billed as the “next Harry Kane” for some time, but former England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL why he is “not sure” that the £50 million ($68m) Nottingham Forest new boy can become the heir to that throne. The Three Lions are crying out for a suitable successor to their record-shattering captain to step up, with an iconic No.9 shirt set to become available at some point in the not too distant future.

Kane has ‘hat in ring’ for BdO but isn’t guaranteed Golden Ball

Harry Kane has his “hat in the ring” when it comes to Ballon d’Or recognition, ex-England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker is not considered to be a guaranteed pick for Golden Ball glory in 2026. The Three Lions captain does figure on the list of nominees, but faces fierce competition from the likes of Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

How to get Czechia vs England UEFA Nations League A tickets?

Czechia take on England in the UEFA Nations League A. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

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Will Trent play for England under Tuchel? Blunt assessment

Trent Alexander-Arnold was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, so will the Real Madrid right-back figure for England again during the German tactician’s tenure? Ex-Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with his fellow Merseyside native being advised to brace himself for more bad news.

How to get England Nations League tickets

Here's exactly how you can secure tickets to England Nations League matches

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How Beckham opened up brand building for football stars

From footwear to fragrances via podcasts and power drinks, every corner of the ever-growing global commercial market has been explored by modern day sports stars