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Conor Bradley is looking forward to playing against his new Liverpool team-mate Florian Wirtz, as Northern Ireland are all set to clash against four-time world champions Germany in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game. Bradley spoke highly of Wirtz, while also claiming that he wants to make the German sensation's night difficult with a solid defensive display.

The Three Lions made hard work seeing off Andorra and the coach was fooling no one when claiming to be satisfied with what he saw.

Thomas Tuchel believes that Marcus Rashford lacks the "wow" factor in an England shirt following the Three Lions' 2-0 win over Andorra.

Thomas Tuchel took aim at three England forwards after the Three Lions struggled past Andorra in World Cup qualifying. England may have collected another three points in their march towards the 2026 World Cup, but the atmosphere at Villa Park told its own story. As the final whistle sounded on a 2-0 win over Andorra, thousands of empty seats glared back at Thomas Tuchel.

Harry Kane was pleased to get the "job done" against Andorra despite a sluggish performance from the Three Lions in World Cup qualifying. The 2-0 scoreline looked routine on paper, but the performance from Thomas Tuchel’s men was anything but inspiring. Still, the mission was accomplished, with the Three Lions now boasting four wins from four qualifiers in Group K.

Thomas Tuchel lavished praise on England debutant Elliot Anderson after he impressed during an uninspiring outing against Andorra. The Three Lions eventually secured a 2-0 victory, thanks to an early own-goal from Christian García and a late header from Declan Rice, but Anderson’s assured display was the talking point of the night.

England fans have been full of criticism for Thomas Tuchel on social media after an unconvincing 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park.

Roberto Martinez insisted "Diogo Jota is with us" after Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 21st minute of Portugal's first game since the tragic death of the Liverpool star. The ex-Wolves forward and his brother Andre lost their lives in a devastating car crash, leaving the football world in shock.

Roberto Martinez's side kicked-off their World Cup qualifying campaign in style on an emotional evening

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An own goal and a Declan Rice header kept the Euro 2024 finalists on track for qualification, but the team lacked inspiration at Villa Park

Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has admitted that leaving Alexander Isak out of Friday’s 2-2 draw against Slovenia was purely down to caution. The striker, who shattered the British transfer record with his £125 million move to Liverpool on deadline day, has barely trained and hasn’t kicked a ball in competitive action since forcing his way out of Newcastle United this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling an emotional Portugal mascot ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Armenia. One little boy, overwhelmed by the gravity of the occasion, broke into tears as he realised he was walking beside his idol.

Kylian Mbappe admitted it was "stupidity" after making an eye-catching error during France's 2-0 win over Ukraine. The Real Madrid superstar struck late to bag his 51st goal for Les Bleus, drawing level with French icon Thierry Henry in the all-time scoring charts. Yet moments later, he left fans baffled with a botched attempt at a cheeky chip that could have sealed a brace.

Cristiano Ronaldo was less than impressed when a star-struck fan rushed over to take a selfie with him at Portugal's team hotel.

Thomas Tuchel has handed an England debut to Elliot Anderson against Andorra, while Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the starting XI.

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