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England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Pickford’s top three attributes explained by ex-Lioness Earps

Legendary Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has praised England star Jordan Pickford for his explosive power, direct kicking, and unpredictable personality. Having navigated a challenging path to the quarter-finals, including a standout performance against Mexico, the Everton shot-stopper remains the undisputed first choice ahead of a daunting clash with Erling Haaland.

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Peter Crouch Harry Kane Salt Bae 2026 World Cup

‘The f*cking new Salt Bae!’ - Crouch embarrassed by Kane hug

Former England striker Peter Crouch has jokingly compared himself to viral personality Salt Bae after being caught up in the emotional aftermath of the Three Lions’ dramatic World Cup victory over Mexico. The retired forward admitted he felt like a "full kit w*nker" during his enthusiastic celebrations with captain Harry Kane at the Azteca Stadium.

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League Cup, fixtures & results

Monday 1 December
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Ballymena United
BAL
2
Larne badge
Larne
LAR
0
FT
Newry City AFC badge
Newry City AFC
NEW
2
Linfield badge
Linfield
LIN
3
FT
Glentoran badge
Glentoran
GLE
1
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Cliftonville
CLI
1
FT
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Tuesday 27 January
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Linfield
LIN
1
Ballymena United badge
Ballymena United
BAL
0
FT
Monday 2 February
Glentoran badge
Glentoran
GLE
2
Coleraine badge
Coleraine
COL
1
FT
Saturday 14 March
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Glentoran
GLE
0
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Linfield
LIN
1
FT
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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Arsenal crestArsenal88002341924
W
W
W
W
W
2Bayern Múnich crestBayern Múnich87012281421
W
W
W
L
W
3Liverpool crestLiverpool86022081218
W
W
W
L
W
4Tottenham crestTottenham85211771017
W
W
W
L
W
5Barcelona crestBarcelona85122214816
W
W
W
L
D
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Frequently asked questions

Merseyside team Liverpool hold the record for most League cup titles in history with 10 title wins to their name. Their most recent came in 2024 as they defeated Chelsea in the final.

The English Football League Cup, better known as the EFL Cup, Carabao Cup, or simply League Cup, features 92 teams in total. The competition consists of seven rounds to determine the winner. The first-ever edition of the EFL Cup took place in the 1960-61 season.

Former Welsh international and Liverpool legend Ian Rush holds the record for most appearances in the league cup. Rush featured in 80 League Cup games playing for three different English clubs.

Ian Rush holds the record for most goals in the League Cup. Rush has scored a total of 49 goals in 80 appearances in the competition.

Kevin Poole is the oldest player to feature in the League Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Burton Albion at the age of 46 years and 21 days in 2009.

Harvey Elliott is the youngest player to have featured in the League Cup at the age of 15 years and 174 days, achieving the feat while playing for Fulham in 2018.

The League Cup has witnessed many legendary players over the years. The list includes the likes of Eden Hazard, Steven gerrard, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Theirry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Jamie Vardy, among many more.

Some of the most notable managers to have featured in the League Cup are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, etc.