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England boss Tuchel interested in contract extension after 2026 World Cup

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 - 11:43 GMT

Thomas Tuchel suggested he is tempted to seek a contract extension as England manager beyond the 2026 World Cup up to the 2028 European Championship, despite his team drawing criticism for recent poor performances.

Toney never feared Saudi switch would end England recall chances

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 08:29 GMT

Ivan Toney said he never had any doubts about his chances of an England recall following his move to the Saudi Pro League after the free-scoring Al-Ahli striker returned to the squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Andorra.

Rice hails 'fearless' England debutant Lewis-Skelly

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Myles Lewis-Skelly has already made himself an asset for England and has a long career ahead of him, midfielder Declan Rice said after the 18-year-old left back became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the national team on Friday.

England's Kane optimistic about chances of winning first Ballon d'Or

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 11:29 GMT

The 31-year-old striker, England's all-time leading goalscorer, has scored 32 goals and provided 11 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions this season for Bayern, helping the German giants top the Bundesliga table and book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

England manager Tuchel vows to earn right to sing anthem

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 - 08:19 GMT

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he would have to "earn the right" to sing the national anthem, God Save the King, after announcing his 26-man squad on Friday ahead of the team's World Cup qualifiers.

England manager Tuchel has hit the ground running, says FA chief Bullingham

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 - 12:32 GMT

Thomas Tuchel has had a big impact on the England national team and developed good connections with a large pool of players in a short space of time, FA chief Mark Bullingham told the BBC.

Kane to remain England captain, all players have clean slate under Tuchel

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 10:12 GMT

Harry Kane will remain England captain when Thomas Tuchel takes charge in January, the German said on Friday, signalling that all the players can count on a clean slate when the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign starts under his management.

England cruise past hosts Greece 3-0 to go top of Nations League group

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 10:55 GMT

Goals from Ollie Watkins, an own goal by the Greeks and a late flick from Curtis Jones on his debut gave England a comfortable victory and put them on 12 points from five matches. They are ahead of Greece, who beat them 2-1 in London last month, on goal difference.

'England first': Kane hits out at player withdrawals ahead of Nations League games

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 09:13 GMT

England play Greece away on Thursday followed by Ireland three days later at Wembley but nine players, some of them regular starters, who were called up by interim boss Lee Carsley have pulled out due to injuries.

Tuchel's appointment raises questions about English coaching, Neville says

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 11:21 GMT

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel, 51, is the first German to manage England and just the third foreigner to take charge after Sweden's Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italian Fabio Capello.

No case for the defence as Greece stun experimental England

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 08:25 GMT

The obvious reaction to England's shock 2-1 defeat by Greece on Thursday would be to blame the radical selection of stand-in coach Lee Carsley, but the key moments came not in the crowded midfield but when England had numbers galore at the back.

Stones to captain England against Greece, with Kane starting on the bench

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 12:14 GMT

Harry Kane won't start England's Nations League game against Greece and John Stones will captain the side for the first time, interim manager Lee Carsley said on Wednesday.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:02 GMT

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

England hero Watkins keeps promise to subs with goal celebration

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 - 10:49 GMT

England's newly crowned hero Ollie Watkins kept a promise to unused substitutes Dean Henderson and Lewis Dunk when he made a beeline for the bench after his 90th-minute goal in the 2-1 semi-final victory over the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

Koeman proud after coming close to Euro 2024 final

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 - 05:03 GMT

Koeman said it was heartbreaking to lose a game where he thought his side were best, but felt Dutch fans should be optimistic about the future after his players showed an attacking mentality until the end.

Switzerland exit Euros with pride, confidence and quiet optimism

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 - 12:47 GMT

For a country that has become a permanent fixture in football's major tournaments, Switzerland leave Euro 2024 anguished over what could have been, but with a new air of confidence over what the future holds.

Foden defends under-fire Southgate, says players must step up

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 11:34 GMT

England's Phil Foden said the players need to shoulder some of the blame for the team's shaky performances at Euro 2024 and that he feels sorry for manager Gareth Southgate, who has been subjected to heavy criticism.

Bowen says England players shutting out negativity over limp displays

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 05:47 GMT

While England have been pummelled by criticism for their inauspicious start to Euro 2024, forward Jarrod Bowen said the negativity has not permeated into camp where the mood is positive ahead of their final group stage match against Slovenia on Tuesday.

England held by Denmark after Hjulmand stunner

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 - 07:32 GMT

The draw leaves the 2020 runners-up at the top of Group C on four points, while Denmark are second on two after Slovenia's 1-1 draw with Serbia earlier.

Southgate backs team leaders to help England youngsters

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 10:45 GMT

Gareth Southgate's young squad carry heavy expectations to deliver England their first European Championship title and ahead of their opening match on Sunday the manager has assembled a leadership group to help cope with the pressure.

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