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England's biggest strength has become a World Cup weakness

Just three games into the 2026 World Cup, England find themselves shorn of all three of their named options at right-back, making what was once an abundant area of the pitch for the Three Lions a real problem position at the worst possible time. Reece James, Tino Livramento and Jarell Quansah are all out injured, and Thomas Tuchel is now under significant scrutiny for some bizarre selection calls.

'Doesn't look right at all' - Neville expresses Saka 'concern'

Former England internationals Gary Neville and Ian Wright have voiced their serious "concern" for Bukayo Saka’s physical condition as the Three Lions prepare for the business end of the 2026 World Cup. The Arsenal star has been managing a persistent injury that appears to be limiting his impact on the global stage.

Cole Palmer Chelsea 2025-26 Premier League

‘Big slap in face’ - Palmer told how to become ‘great player’

Cole Palmer has been made aware of what he needs to do in order to become a “great player”, with Frank Leboeuf admitting to GOAL that the Chelsea star’s World Cup snub with England will feel like a “big slap in the face”. The enigmatic playmaker remains a match-winner at Stamford Bridge, but his numbers have dipped year on year after making a dazzling start to his spell in west London.

England vs DR Congo FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Comprehensive match preview of England vs DR Congo at the World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news, and more ahead of this Round of 32 clash in Atlanta.

England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Scholes: Tuchel must bench Rice for England to reach France & Argentina level

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has called on Thomas Tuchel to make a ruthless selection call by dropping Declan Rice for England’s World Cup knockout campaign. The former midfielder believes the Three Lions must adopt a more aggressive tactical approach if they are to bridge the gap to tournament heavyweights like France and Argentina.

Peter Shilton Diego Maradona 1986 World Cup

No Hand of God or wonder goal! VAR would’ve changed history

Peter Shilton has explained to GOAL how VAR would have changed the course of history had it been around in 1986, as there would have been no ‘Hand of God’, individual wonder goal or World Cup win for Diego Maradona. Argentina’s mercurial No.10 quite literally carried his nation to global glory single-handedly on Mexican soil, with his most memorable performance being delivered against England at the quarter-final stage.