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BBC SportThis was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
BBC Sport'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
The Guardian FootballEngland’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties | Jacob Steinberg
Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come the tournament’s sharp end When Thomas Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 the success was built on unflinching defensive rigour and midfield discipline. Five years on, though, Tuchel’s England displayed neither of those qualities during a dreadful first half in Dallas. They kept losing the ball in dangerous areas, struggled to maintain their shape without the ball and were rocking when Croatia stung them with a second equaliser just before half-time. The vibe could hardly have been less convincing. Anthony Barry, Tuchel’s No 2, let rip in an interview with ITV, accusing England of doing all the wrong things, of playing with “a nervous energy”, of making everything “confused and complicated” against opponents well versed in making their craft and experience in midfield count. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballBellingham, England’s man for elite moments, kicks over the console table | Barney Ronay
Goal against Croatia in his side’s World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability And breathe again. For the opening 45 minutes under the giant Victorian train station roof at the Dallas Stadium, England produced a performance that was a bit like watching one of those YouTube videos where an awkward and frightening Chinese robot has learned how to dance like Michael Jackson. Dogged and occasionally convincing, but the kind of spectacle that does generally end with the robot falling off the stage. England didn’t just play like machines in that first half. They played like faulty machines, scared machines, contributing almost zero free-form football to a 2-2 half-time score that included two Harry Kane set-piece goals; the first a set piece from a set piece, a penalty after a corner, set piece squared. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballEngland 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings
Harry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia Jordan Pickford Could have done better with Baturina’s goal. Made crucial late save to keep England ahead but looked shaky. 6 Continue reading...
BBC SportKane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.
BBC SportKane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia
Harry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a 2-1 lead.
BBC SportWho was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings
Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.
The Guardian FootballEngland surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia
Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was little more than a distraction. Here in the Lone Star state, which tallies with what England have on their shirts, it was time to make a statement about that second star. There was a fair helping of stress against Croatia, the 11th best team in the world and the highest ranked pot two nation in the tournament – particularly in the first half. It was down to defending that was simply too open and generous. A seesaw opening 45 minutes ended 2-2, Harry Kane scoring England’s goals, the first from a retaken penalty. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa replied for Croatia. England were powerful on corners. The overall sense in open play was one of confusion. Continue reading...
BBC SportI knew stuttered run-up might get keeper off line - Kane
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
ESPN🎩 Who has scored a men's World Cup hat trick?
Lionel Messi was the most recent player to score a hat trick in the World Cup. See who else joins him on the list in history.
ESPNHaaland: I'm not 'statistically' No.1 goalscorer
Despite Erling Haaland successfully launching Norway's 2026 World Cup campaign with a brace against Iraq, the striker still believes Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are ahead of him in the race to be regarded as football's best goalscorer.
ESPNKey issues for England at 2026 World Cup: Fatigue,...
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The Guardian FootballFootbll Daily | Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! The GWC has barely had time to unpack its suitcase and already the goals are flying in like overenthusiastic airline baggage. Stadiums are full, scoreboards are busy and, most importantly, football’s three marquee attractions decided that now would be a good time to remind everyone why they dominate highlight reels, sponsorship campaigns and social media algorithms. First we have Football Daily on the weekend, and now we have Tuuka Tomperi stating in yesterday’s letters : ‘Football Daily is the best newsletter in the world, by far!’ The first I can pass off as GWC Fever, but the second is inexplicable and means I will be visiting my general practitioner as soon as the group stage is over” – Alex Bull. Before kick-off on Sunday I was pessimistic about having to slog through three Curaçao matches in the GWC. But, after seeing them torn apart by Germany, 7-1, I can safely say that it’s just like watching Brazil. 2014-era Brazil , but still” – R Reisman. You could argue that Vozinha is actually better than Pat Jennings ( yesterday’s Football Daily ). Vozinha’s given first name is Josimar, after the Brazilian defender who was a star of Mexico ‘86. That Josimar not only played in the game against Northern Ireland (and Jennings) that you referenced, he scored the second Brazilian goal, with a shot from way out on the right touchline if I remember correctly. Surely that’s conclusive proof that a Josimar is better than a Jennings?” – Richard O’Hagan. The late music legend Cesaria Évora had a voice that reached the ends of the earth. She was from the same town in Cape Verde as the goalkeeper Vozinha, whose nickname is Portuguese for ‘little voice’. That little voice produced a massive roar heard around the world” – Peter Oh. I wanted to add my Roy Hattersley recollection ( yesterday’s Football Daily letters ). His column was my favourite part of the Guardian, bar none. The man wrote exquisitely, so I was delighted to bump into him at Priestfield before a Gillingham v Sheffield Wednesday game about 25 years ago. He was polite and charming for our brief chat and responded with ‘I hope not’ when I bid him adieu, having said ‘may the better team win’. Wednesday duly lost to my beloved Gills. RIP Roy” – Martin Griffiths. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions . Continue reading...
BBC SportWho would you start against Croatia? Pick your England XI
As Thomas Tuchel's England side prepare for their opening game against Croatia, who would you pick to start the first match in Dallas?
BBC SportCan Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup.
ESPNOn the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe
On a day when Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.
BBC SportExtraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.