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The 2026 World Cup is less than a year away, and some nations have secured their place at the showpiece. However, there’s still plenty to play for.

Gordon compares Woltemade to England 'quarterback' Kane

Anthony Gordon has compared Nick Woltemade to England "quarterback" Harry Kane and explained how Newcastle's £69 million ($93m) frontman has positively impacted his game. Woltemade has exploded onto the scene at Newcastle with four goals in his first six appearances, three of which came in the span of just seven days against Arsenal, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Nottingham Forest before the international break.

Electric Magpies thump Union SG as superb Gordon scores brace

Newcastle put forward a dominant display in their 4-0 win away win over Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise. Eddie Howe's side were ruthless in attack, with Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon linking well in their first start together as a trio. Woltemade opened the scoring with a clever flick, before Gordon twice bagged from the spot with substitute Harvey Barnes adding the fourth.

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Predictions and Betting Tips: United held in Brussels

Check out our soccer expert’s Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle predictions and betting tips, prior to Wednesday’s 12:45pm ET UEFA Champions League clash (10/1).

Nagelsmann hails Woltemade’s 'good impression' but urges caution

Nick Woltemade’s massive £69 million move to Newcastle continues to divide opinion in Germany, with Julian Nagelsmann praising the striker’s start while warning he still has “steps to take.” The national coach’s remarks arrive amid fierce criticism from Bayern legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who labelled Newcastle “idiots” for meeting Stuttgart’s lofty asking price.

Stuttgart fire back after Bayern chief's 'idiot' jibe over Woltemade

Stuttgart have responded to statements made by Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge regarding the transfer of striker Nick Woltemade to Newcastle. On Monday, Rummenigge took a swipe at the Magpies and called them "idiots" for splashing a club-record £69 million ($93m) on the Germany international.

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Woltemade claims Gabriel 'knew he hit me in the face'

Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade has revealed a heated on-field exchange with Arsenal defender Gabriel after what he described as a high elbow to the face during their 2-1 defeat at St James' Park. Woltemade insists he is 'not the type of player to fall down' for fouls, highlighting frustration over dangerous challenges and sportsmanship in the Premier League.

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Howe's plans to get Newcastle scoring again

Eddie Howe is putting his Newcastle players through post-game training sessions to bolster their attacking output, as the Magpies seek to replace the goalscoring prowess of Alexander Isak. With record-signing Nick Woltemade bagging just once in his first three appearances, and Yoanne Wissa out through injury, Newcastle's manager is hoping to get his whole team firing to kickstart their season.

Newcastle-Liverpool rivalry twist in Woltemade 'best' admission

Nick Woltemade has delivered a new twist in Newcastle's rivalry with Liverpool, as the German striker considers a player at Anfield to be "one of the best" that he has "ever played with". The star in question is Florian Wirtz, who now lines up on Merseyside alongside Alexander Isak - who caused quite a stir when leaving St James' Park in the summer of 2025.

'Neither of us has a girlfriend’ - Woltemade living in shared Newcastle flat

Nick Woltemade has been discussing his living arrangement since completing a transfer to Newcastle, with the German striker being joined on Tyneside by one of his best friends. Neither has an issue with their shared accommodation as they remain single and ready to embrace an exciting new challenge with Premier League giants in the north of England.

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EPL winners & losers: Berta was cooking at Arsenal this summer

That first international break of the season always comes at just the wrong time. With teams starting to get into the groove as they switch from pre-season to competitive action, and with the final new signings of the summer arriving on deadline day, that Premier League fans had to wait two weeks to see their teams in action was almost a travesty. Fortunately, that wait is now over.

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'A great start' - Howe delighted with Woltemade's debut

Eddie Howe was delighted with Nick Woltemade's goalscoring debut after landing the striker to replace Alexander Isak. Handed the impossible task of stepping into the void left by £125 million ($170m) Isak, the 23-year-old German silenced any doubters with a thunderous debut goal in front of a raucous St James’ Park crowd.

Woltemade shocked at Premier League intensity despite debut goal

Nick Woltemade's career on Tyneside got off to the best possible start, as the German striker scored the winner in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Wolves at St. James's Park. The 22-year-old spoke positively about the experience, and his new manager Eddie Howe, but also admitted "the Premier League is quite hard", revealing he was experiencing cramp during his debut.

Frequently asked questions

: Marcus Rashford can play in all the three positions in attack, although he's most often used as a left winger at Manchester United.
: Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester, England, and was brought up in the Fallowfield, Withington, and Wythenshawe areas of the city.
: Marcus Rashford wears the No. 10 jersey at Manchester United. He was given this number after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure ahead of the 2018-19 season, making him just the third academy graduate after Mark Hughes and David Beckham to wear it.
: Marcus Rashford is 1.80m (5ft 11in) tall. He is an explosive winger with a powerful shooting technique.
: Marcus Rashford weighs 70kg (154 lbs), allowing him to rely on his acceleration and speed, as well as agility.
: Marcus Rashford spent two years (2003-2005) at Fletcher Moss Rangers, before joining the Manchester United youth academy in 2005. Interestingly, he spent a week of training at Manchester City and had garnered interest from Liverpool and Everton.
: No, Marcus Rashford does not have any children.
: Marcus Rashford is currently single after breaking up with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi in 2023.

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