United States President Donald Trump has offered an unlikely critique of Thomas Tuchel's tactics following England's dramatic World Cup semi-final exit against Argentina. The American leader questioned the decision to drop captain Harry Kane into a deep defensive role after the Three Lions surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 in Atlanta.
And so the wait goes on. England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday means their quest for a first international trophy since 1966 will stretch into a seventh decade. The hope is that drought will come to an end in two years' time when the Three Lions co-host the 2028 European Championship, but will England ever again reach a World Cup final, never mind lift the most famous trophy in the sport?
It was a surprise, in truth, that it took reporters so long to ask Harry Kane about his future. The England striker stood there in the mixed zone, after a devastating 2-1 loss to Argentina, faced with the damning end to a remarkable season. And not until the third question did someone ask the England captain what might be next for him.
Comprehensive match preview of France vs England at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this third place playoff clash in Miami.
Awarded to the tournament's best player, the Golden Ball is decided by media representatives from a shortlist selected by the Technical Study Group (TSG).
Harry Kane has admitted to feeling "empty" after England were dumped out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage following a heartbreaking defeat to Argentina. The Three Lions captain took to social media to share his devastation as the nation's 60-year wait for a major global trophy continues.
Harry Kane has refused to confirm if he has played his final World Cup match following England's heartbreaking semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi and Argentina. The Three Lions captain cut a dejected figure in Atlanta as a late collapse saw Thomas Tuchel's side surrender a lead to the defending champions.
England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has crowned Harry Kane as the greatest striker in the nation's history as the Three Lions prepare for a monumental World Cup semi-final clash against Argentina. The 1966 hat-trick hero believes the current captain has surpassed all who came before him, including the icons of England's only triumphant campaign.
Michael Owen has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - lauded the Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne-esque influence of Jude Bellingham on Englandâs World Cup class of 2026, discussed the Ballon dâOr battle that could soon break out between international team-mates and what the Three Lions need to do in order to bring 60 years of hurt to a close.
David Beckham is officially making his highly anticipated debut in the popular video game Fortnite. The former Manchester United midfielder will be available as a playable character, joining a star-studded lineup of global icons that already includes famous faces from the worlds of sport and music. Fans can expect to see his digital avatar in the game very soon.
Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has boldly claimed that Jude Bellingham, rather than Declan Rice, is destined to succeed Harry Kane as the next England captain. Bellingham has been the standout performer at this summer's World Cup, leading his nation to the semi-finals, and his incredible leadership qualities on the pitch have convinced pundits of his future role.
England captain Harry Kane has accused the media of attempting to manufacture internal camp unrest ahead of their World Cup semi-final showdown against Argentina. The striker firmly maintained the squad remains entirely united despite Jude Bellingham's dismissive response to criticism from Thomas Tuchel about England's display in their quarter-final win over Norway.
Harry Kane has leaped to the defence of Thomas Tuchel after the England head coach delivered a scathing assessment of the Three Lions' quarter-final victory over Norway. Despite securing a place in the World Cup semi-finals, the German tactician was far from satisfied with the laboured performance in Miami.
Manchester United are navigating another complex transfer window as the club attempts to balance squad reinforcement with a newfound commitment to financial discipline. Despite high-profile links to the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba, the Red Devils appear to be moving away from the 'Galactico' recruitment style that defined previous regimes.
Harry Kane has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchelâs honest assessment of Englandâs performance after the Three Lions scraped past Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Despite booking a place in the final four, the England captain admitted the German tactician was far from satisfied with what he saw on the pitch in Miami.
