Thomas Tuchel’s England team got off to a great start at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)

England put in a ‘huge’ performance against Croatia but will not win the World Cup, believes former Arsenal and France star Patrick Vieira.

The Three Lions roared to a 4-2 win in their opener in Dallas, with two goals from Harry Kane in the first half and strikes from Jude Bellingham and substitute…

Mikel Arteta has sanctioned Arsenal’s move (Picture: Getty)

Mikel Arteta has instructed Arsenal to submit an official offer for PSG’s World Cup star Bradley Barcola, according to reports.

Arsenal have long-standing interest in Barcola, who helped PSG retain the Champions League last season, with the French giants beating Arteta’s side in the final.

The 23-year-old enjoyed another impressive…

England duo Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane took centre-stage in a six-goal thriller in Dallas (Picture: Getty)

England got their World Cup campaign off to a pulsating start as Harry Kane struck twice and Jude Bellingham starred in a breathless 4-2 victory over Croatia.

The Three Lions broke the deadlock in only the 12th minute as captain fantastic Kane converted from the spot having been given…

Wayne Rooney analysing England’s win over Croatia (Picture: BBC)

Former captain Wayne Rooney was ‘encouraged’ by England’s bright performance in their opening World Cup win over Croatia.

The Three Lions kick-started their World Cup campaign with a largely impressive 4-2 win over 2018 runners-up and 2022 semi-finalists Croatia.

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead inside 13 minutes as Harry Kane…

Arsenal made a late move to sign Sandro Tonali in January (Getty)

Newcastle United believe Arsenal are still favourites to sign Sandro Tonali ahead of Tottenham and are expecting to receive an offer from the Premier League champions, according to reports.

Tonali has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs this summer with Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United and Manchester City all…

Thierry Henry’s face was a picture as Zlatan Ibrahimovic shut down Alexi Lalas’ analysis (Picture: FOX Sports)

There was tension both on the pitch and in the studio as France came through a stern test to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Senegal.

Kylian Mbappe took centre-stage with a second-half brace to move past Olivier Giroud on France’s all-time top scorers list,…

Arsenal are looking to raise funds to make signings this summer (Picture: Getty)

Mikel Arteta has been tipped to cash in on Ethan Nwaneri this summer, with Alan Smith unsure if the Arsenal manager has ‘trust’ in the teenager.

Nwaneri made a name for himself as one of the most exciting young talents in English football having broken into Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad aged just 15 back in…

William Saliba said it was ‘crazy’ what Kylian Mbappe was achieving with France (Picture: beIN SPORTS)

William Saliba heaped praise on Kylian Mbappe after France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, applauding the forward on his record-breaking World Cup brace to help inspire Les Bleus to victory.

France – the 2022 runners-up – started sluggishly at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium and had looked to be heading…

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have been urged to join Arsenal in the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup debut.

The 18-year-old is one of the most highly rated young players in Ligue 1, with his form earning him a place in Morocco’s squad for the World Cup this summer.

And Bouaddi enhanced his burgeoning…

Arsenal have been credited with a strong interest in Newcastle star Sandro Tonali (Picture: Getty)

Ex-England striker Darren Bent has told Arsenal to avoid spending £100million on Sandro Tonali and focus their efforts on strengthening other areas of the squad.

Tonali finds himself at the centre of a Premier League tug-of-war this summer, with English champions Arsenal far from alone in…

Spain captain Rodri accused Cape Verde of refusing to ‘get past midfield’ (Picture: Getty)

French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has accused Rodri of ‘arrogance’ and ‘disrespect’ after the midfielder appeared to criticise Cape Verde’s tactical approach against Spain.

Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent World Cup memory as they held European champions Spain to a goalless…

Oscar Mingueza is being targeted by Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)

Mikel Arteta is pushing Arsenal to explore a move for out-of-contract Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal bolstered their defensive options with the addition of Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie last summer, with the latter’s loan deal set to become permanent at the…

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres got on the scoresheet against Tunisia (Picture: Getty Images)

Viktor Gyokeres was surprised to hear criticism of him in Sweden’s 5-1 win over Tunisia at the World Cup, defending his performance in the dominant victory.

Graham Potter’s side had a nightmare qualification process, failing to win a game in their group, but have made it to the World Cup thanks to a Nations…

Thomas Tuchel preparing for England’s World Cup campaign (Picture: Getty)

Thomas Tuchel has been advised to axe Bukayo Saka from England’s World Cup team as the Arsenal forward ‘doesn’t make an impact anymore’.

Tuchel will name his first England World Cup team on Wednesday night when the Three Lions kick-start their campaign against Croatia.

A number of players look guaranteed a place in…

Mateus Fernandes has made a move to Manchester United his priority (CameraSport via Getty)

Mateus Fernandes has told West Ham that he wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports.

The 21-year-old is set to leave West Ham this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season.

Fernandes is not short of options with United competing to sign the…

Elijah Upson (right) is leaving Tottenham this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal are interested in signing teenager Elijah Upson, who is set to leave Tottenham at the end of this month.

The 18-year-old has been with Spurs since he was seven years old but is leaving on June 30 when his current contract expires.

The centre-back is the son of former England international Matthew Upson, who…

Iliman Ndiaye is on the radar of Premier League giants (Picture: Getty Images)

Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United this summer and he has given interested parties some encouragement.

The 26-year-old has been with the Toffees since 2024, taking the unusual career path of Sheffield United, Marseille and now Everton.

The forward had an…

Arsenal legend Alan Smith (Picture: Getty)

Alan Smith has backed Mikel Arteta’s decision to put three Arsenal title winners up for sale this summer.

Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004 last season and to their first Champions League final in 20 years.

Josh Kroenke emphasised the need for Arsenal to bolster the squad from a position of strength at the end of the…

Roberto De Zerbi is ‘pushing’ Tottenham to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham have joined this summer’s transfer race for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to reports in Italy.

Tonali has established himself as one of the most highly regarded central midfielders in Premier League football since swapping AC Milan for Newcastle back in 2023.

A ten-month ban…

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is keen for reinforcements at centre-back (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly weighing up moves to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix this summer.

Palace’s £15million deal for Lacroix has proven to be a shrewd piece of business following his arrival from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg two years ago.

Oliver Glasner played a central role in…

Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has been managing an Achilles injury (Picture: Getty)

Bukayo Saka has attempted to play down concerns over his fitness ahead of England’s World Cup opener with Croatia, reassuring fans he is ‘ready to go’ and ‘feeling better than he has in months’.

The 24-year-old winger has been managing an Achilles problem which he sustained with Arsenal back in March,…

Real Madrid wrapped up a £51.8m transfer deal for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal duo Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie were both on Real Madrid’s transfer shortlist before Marc Cucurella completed a move to the Bernabeu, according to reports in Spain.

Madrid have wasted little time strengthening their squad on the back of a desperately disappointing season last…

Paul Pogba made 154 Premier League appearances for Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

Paul Pogba has made a bold prediction and believes Manchester United will win the Premier League title within the next three years.

United looked destined for another hugely underwhelming season when Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and replaced by an interim coach in Michael Carrick.

Pogba’s former…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal could face even greater competition in the race to sign Eli Junior Kroupi after Barcelona made an enquiry for the Bournemouth forward.

Kroupi, 19, has emerged as one of Arsenal’s top summer targets after an impressive first season in the Premier League.

Signed from French side Lorient last summer for £10m, Kroupi quickly established himself as…

Arsenal star Eberechi Eze is keen to put his penalty heartache in the past (Picture: Getty)

Eberechi Eze says he would ‘for sure’ take a penalty for England at the World Cup following his missed attempt in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

The 27-year-old midfielder – who joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace last summer – fired wide with his stuttered effort,…

Riccardo Calafiori had been the subject of transfer interest from Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid met with the agents of Riccardo Calafiori before moving swiftly to agree a deal to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.

Chelsea have permitted the Spain international to join Jose Mourinho’s Real revolution in a deal worth up to £51.8million.

Cucurella is currently in the United States…

Jose Mourinho’s return for a second spell as Real Madrid manager was confirmed last week (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid’s hierarchy are reportedly resigned to defeat in this summer’s transfer race for Mateus Fernandes and expect the West Ham midfielder to join Manchester United.

Fernandes further established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in English football last season,…

Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed during Morocco’s draw with Brazil (Picture; Getty)

Arsenal have begun talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi but they are not the bookies’ favourites to sign the Morocco World Cup sensation.

The teenager enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a commanding performance at the heart of his nation’s midfield as the 2022 semi finalists began their campaign with an encouraging 1-1…

Thierry Henry angered Nigerian football fans during USA’s opening game against Paraguay (Picture: Getty)

Thierry Henry has issued an apology after offending Nigerian football fans during Fox’s broadcast of the USA’s opening game of the tournament.

The Arsenal legend is working for, amongst others, Fox during the tournament alongside the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas.

Henry caused…

Morgan Rogers is preparing for England’s World Cup campaign (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly been set a new price to sign England World Cup star Morgan Rogers this summer.

Aston Villa midfielder Rogers is currently in the United States preparing for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday night.

Rogers is competing with Jude Bellingham for…