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Bayern legend admits to Tuchel's disaster... and assesses Kompany's surprise

"... Qualifications alone are not enough to guarantee success!"

Real upset with Tuchel's handling of Bellingham on England duty

Real Madrid are reportedly upset with Thomas Tuchel over his handling of Jude Bellingham during the March international break. Club officials are said to view the midfielder's call-up as "pointless" after Tuchel kept him on the bench in the Three Lions' two friendly fixtures.

Bayern Munich have serious concerns ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Tuchel is setting the stage for a major bombshell ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The Manchester City player didn't live up to expectations!

Tuchel issues Foden World Cup warning

Thomas Tuchel has fired a stark warning to Phil Foden regarding his place in the upcoming World Cup squad. The England manager admitted the Manchester City playmaker is far from a guaranteed selection, raising serious concerns over the midfielder's inability to translate his dazzling club form to the international stage following a disappointing pair of Wembley friendlies.

Phil Foden has serious cause for concern regarding his place in England’s World Cup squad

"England has stolen his soul": English press tears Tuchel apart

Following England’s historic defeat against Japan, the domestic press has been highly critical of national manager Thomas Tuchel.

Six England questions Tuchel STILL needs to answer

England's final two games on home soil before the 2026 World Cup were supposed to give Thomas Tuchel's men the perfect send-off for North America. However, instead of being waved off with flowers, the Three Lions left the Wembley pitch to the sound of boos following their 1-0 defeat to Japan on Tuesday, which followed their uninspiring draw against Uruguay four days earlier.

England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

Trent & Watkins in, Foden out: GOAL's ideal England 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.

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

It's never easy with the England men's national team. On paper, they should have enough quality, experience and firepower to blow most sides on this planet to smithereens. Then you sit down, watch them and wonder whether they are actually a team of total strangers assembled purely out of spite to mildly annoy the fans who had hoped so much of them. On the basis of their March friendlies, it would be a fair assumption to make.

Tuchel bites back at England 'pressure' question after 'painful' Japan loss

Thomas Tuchel has refused to entertain suggestions that the weight of the England shirt is getting to his players following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Japan. The Three Lions were booed off at Wembley after Kaoru Mitoma's first-half strike condemned them to a second underwhelming result in the space of four days.

Maguire advised to reject England's World Cup call-up

Sam Allardyce has sent a clear message to Harry Maguire, suggesting the Manchester United defender should think twice about representing England at the upcoming World Cup. The former Three Lions boss believes Thomas Tuchel was unnecessarily blunt regarding Maguire's standing in the defensive pecking order.

Tuchel accused of insulting Maguire with fifth-choice stance

England boss Thomas Tuchel stands accused of insulting Harry Maguire with his claim that the Manchester United defender could be fifth-choice centre-half in his 2026 World Cup plans. Maguire has been drafted back into the Three Lions fold for international friendly action, but has been warned that he may struggle to earn another major tournament spot.

A striking wave of rejections for Arsenal: a clear demand for captain Kane

In light of the growing number of Arsenal players pulling out of the upcoming international match, former England international Gabriel Agbonlahor has called for a clear response from Bayern striker Kane.

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Lineker suggests Tuchel has 'personal' issue with Alexander-Arnold

Gary Lineker has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold from his latest England squad. The former Three Lions striker believes the snub might be "personal" rather than tactical as the Real Madrid star remains frozen out.

Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

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