England assistant coach Anthony Barry believes the national team has finally cracked the code to getting the best out of Jude Bellingham. Following a period of tactical experimentation, the Three Lions appear to have landed on a fluid system that allows their talismanic midfielder to dominate matches without being restricted by a traditional position.
Gary Lineker believes that Declan Rice could lose his guaranteed starting spot in the England midfield following a stellar display from Alex Scott. The Bournemouth midfielder seized his opportunity during a dominant 7-0 victory over Croatia, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel with a massive selection dilemma ahead of upcoming fixtures for the national team.
England will require a suitable heir to Harry Kane’s goalscoring crown to step up at some point, so could Liam Delap be that man? Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has told GOAL why a 10-goal debut campaign at the City Ground could help the burly frontman to stake his claim to a first senior call-up and put him next in line for the most iconic of No.9 shirts.
Veteran defender Vladimir Coufal has declared himself ready to lead the Czechia into their daunting Nations League showdown against England at Wembley. The former West Ham defender is determined to ensure his nation avoids a collapse similar to Croatia’s recent heavy defeat against the Three Lions.
Harry Kane is preparing to write another incredible chapter in his international career when England host the Czech Republic at Wembley. The legendary striker is on the verge of equalling Peter Shilton’s all-time appearance record, further cementing his undisputed status as a national team great.
The exceptionally long international break is drawing to a close, leaving Barcelona boss Hansi Flick with a tricky balancing act. While stars like Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon have shone on international duty, their heavy workloads will be a major concern ahead of a demanding domestic schedule.
Dani Olmo has issued a stern warning to his Spain team-mates, insisting that Croatia will be a "dangerous" animal following their recent embarrassment. The Barcelona star believes the wounded heavyweights will be desperate to restore their pride in Split after suffering a historic thrashing at the hands of England.
Jude Bellingham has long been considered the crown jewel of English football, but Gary Lineker has now taken the hype to a historic new level. Following a masterclass in the Nations League, the former Three Lions striker has tipped the Real Madrid sensation to eventually surpass every legend in the nation's history.
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to appear in court following a high-speed incident involving his luxury Lamborghini Urus. The 32-year-old shot-stopper was reportedly pursued by police after a driving manoeuvre nearly resulted in a multi-car collision near his home in Cheshire.
Thomas Tuchel has offered a fascinating insight into the psychological makeup of Harry Kane as the England captain stands on the brink of international history. The Three Lions boss believes his star striker possesses a unique internal engine that prioritises individual benchmarks as much as collective success at Wembley.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a detailed update on Ezri Konsa after the defender was forced to withdraw from the Three Lions squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Czechia. The Arsenal centre-back has returned to London to begin treatment on two separate fitness concerns, leaving Mikel Arteta sweating over his availability for the upcoming Premier League restart.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is “not a really poor defender”, fellow Merseyside native and ex-England B international Alan Stubbs has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid right-back’s critics being accused of ignoring obvious “strengths”. The former Liverpool defender has been welcomed back from the international wilderness, but is yet to convince everybody of his worth.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a thigh injury on international duty. Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa has also withdrawn from the England squad to return to his club for treatment.
Thomas Tuchel “got it wrong” with his centre-half selections at the 2026 World Cup and is yet to resolve that issue, Alan Stubbs has told GOAL, with the England manager being advised to bump Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite up the pecking order. The Toffees defender has been largely restricted to bench duty during the latest window of international fixtures.
Everyone now knows that Kane is a striker who gets involved in play and also works back. Stuart Pearce believes the Bayern goalscorer is capable of much more still - even a complete change of role.
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