Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s star players that their reputations will not guarantee them a place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. After a 5-0 qualifying win over Serbia, the German coach praised the emerging talent in the nation and vowed to make “brave decisions” to keep competition high and ensure balance in the Three Lions squad.

Ivan Toney is not ready to give up on his World Cup dream despite being left out of the latest England squad without any warning from Thomas Tuchel. Since swapping Brentford for Al-Ahli last summer, the striker has impressed in Saudi Arabia. Last season, he rattled in 23 league goals in 30 games, finishing just two shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally, while forming a deadly strike force alongside Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.

The Three Lions boss saluted his side's teamwork and togetherness after the thumping 5-0 win over Serbia

Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel's England reign after scoring in their 5-0 thrashing of Serbia.

The German coach and his players put their mediocre recent displays against minnows behind them with a top-level performance in Belgrade