From around the league
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Craig Gordon one world cup appearance from history
Craig Gordon says making the World Cup at 43 is already a triumph, and if he plays he could become the second-oldest player in World Cup history.
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Manuel Neuer's World Cup comeback flips Germany's goalkeeping order at 40
Manuel Neuer, 40, has reversed his retirement and returns as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup, displacing Oliver Baumann.
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Cole Palmer omission is Rio Ferdinand's main England squad gripe
Rio Ferdinand says Cole Palmer should have been in Thomas Tuchel's England squad as an impact option, despite being left out for the World Cup.
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Anthony Gordon backed to start for England against Croatia
Roy Keane says Anthony Gordon should start for England against Croatia after a strong warm-up showing, while Thomas Tuchel admits a penalty mix-up against
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Declan Rice sunburn and England’s World Cup heat problem
Declan Rice joked his mum was 'killing' him over World Cup sunburn, while saying England's 30C training heat hits you in the face.
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Declan Rice under heat and leadership pressure
Declan Rice jokes about being sunburnt in Florida, while Thomas Tuchel, Stuart Pearce and Roy Keane discuss his England vice-captain role.
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Thomas Tuchel says England set the tone for World Cup bid in Costa Rica win
Thomas Tuchel said England set the tone after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica and an hour-long thunderstorm delay in Orlando.
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Scotland vs Haiti preview: Nazon and Isidor give Scotland an early test
Scotland begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti, with Duckens Nazon’s scoring record and Wilson Isidor’s form posing a real opener test.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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Gavi Rodri training tackle shakes Spain's World Cup camp
Gavi’s tackle on Rodri shook Spain’s camp, but Luis de la Fuente backed him. Spain are also easing Lamine Yamal back from a hamstring injury.
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World Cup 2026 prediction: Salomé tips Spain, France and England
Athos Salomé tips Spain, France and England in his World Cup 2026 prediction, while framing the tournament around red and fire.
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Jude Bellingham and Rogers could define England's World Cup opener
Carragher expects Morgan Rogers to start ahead of Jude Bellingham for England's opener, while Tuchel calls Bellingham one of his starters.
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England's World Cup squad debate keeps circling back to trust
England's World Cup squad row centres on trust, with John Terry saying only 13, 14 or 15 players can win it. Tuchel says 26 are committed.
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Scotland vs Haiti is the game Kris Boyd wants Scotland to fear first
Kris Boyd says Scotland must treat Haiti as the key Group C game, warning that a bad opener would leave Steve Clarke's side under pressure.
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Scotland fans face ESTA cancellations before World Cup travel
Hundreds of Scotland fans face World Cup travel chaos after ESTA cancellations, with visa interviews and ACRO checks now threatening their plans.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
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Craig Gordon says World Cup chance he feared had passed him by feels real at last
Craig Gordon, 43, says the World Cup chance he feared had passed him by has finally arrived. Scotland's oldest player now waits on his future.
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Christian Eriksen collapse leaves Kane worried, but the update is reassuring
Christian Eriksen collapsed in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, but said his ICD worked, he is home with his family and recovery has started.
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England vs Costa Rica preview: Tuchel's last test before the World Cup
England have not scored more than once in a game in 2026. Costa Rica await in the final warm-up as Thomas Tuchel tests attacking rhythm.
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Pio Esposito keeps Manchester United watching after another Italy goal
Manchester United’s interest in Pio Esposito is growing after he scored again for Italy. He has 10 goals and six assists for Inter this season.
Monday, 8 June 2026
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Jurrien Timber World Cup injury forces Netherlands reshuffle
Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury, forcing the Netherlands to call up Lutsharel Geertruida before Japan.
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Andy Robertson carries Diogo Jota tribute into Scotland's World Cup
Rute Cardoso writes to Andy Robertson before Scotland's World Cup opener, and Robertson says he will carry Diogo Jota with him throughout the tournament.