Bellingham stood up for England again (Picture: ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)

England have qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup as group winners after beating Panama in their final group match.

Thomas Tuchel made five changes to his team tonight with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford starting out wide. With Declan Rice struggling with a knock, Jude Bellingham dropped into a…

Xabi Alonso doesn’t officially start work as Chelsea manager until later this summer (Photo: Getty)

Chelsea have secured the signing of a top Premier League defender and will confirm the transfer after the 2026 World Cup, according to reports.

New manager Xabi Alonso is busy rebuilding the Blues after last season unravelled under Liam Rosenior, and has already sanctioned the signing of…

Tuchel went ballistic at the England star during the goalless draw (Picture: ITV Sport)

Thomas Tuchel was caught on camera furiously blasting Djed Spence during England’s World Cup stalemate against Ghana.

After an exhilarating start to the competition against Croatia last week, the Three Lions struggled in their second group match on Tuesday night.

Spence started at left-back against the…

England were held to a goalless draw against Ghana (Picture: Getty)

Thomas Tuchel will be regretting his decision not to include Cole Palmer in his England World Cup squad following a disappointing goalless draw with Ghana, according to Jamie Carragher.

After last week’s emphatic win over Croatia, the Three Lions were hoping to book their place in the next round as group winners with a second…

Rice among those who struggled to impose himself (Picture: Getty Images)

England toiled against Ghana in their second World Cup group match as Thomas Tuchel’s side were given a slight reality check in Boston.

After a thrilling outing against Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s side were frustrated over and over again against the Black Stars, struggling to craft any real openings against a well-drilled and…

Thomas Tuchel is set to shuffle his pack against Ghana (Picture: Getty)

Thomas Tuchel is set to shuffle his pack and will make two changes to his starting line-up for England’s World Cup clash against Ghana.

The Three Lions began their campaign with an emphatic 4-2 win over Croatia and can guarantee their place in the knockout phase with a second successive win this evening.

Speculation had…

Tuchel values his ‘finishers’ off the bench (Picture: Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

_In his exclusive column forMetro , former England World Cup star David James reflects on a stunning victory over Croatia in the Three Lions’ group opener and explains why there will be tweaks against Ghana. _

England got the perfect start they wanted against Croatia. The way the game developed was very…

Marc Guehi and Djed Spence ‘make sense’ against Ghana, says ex-England star Gary Neville (Picture: Getty)

Gary Neville has called on Thomas Tuchel to freshen up England’s backline by recalling both Marc Guehi and Djed Spence to his starting XI for the side’s clash with Ghana.

England got their World Cup campaign off the ground with a pulsating 4-2 victory over Croatia, with Jude Bellingham and…

John Stones was the surprise starter at the heart of England's defence in the 4-2 win over Croatia, with the man who has effectively replaced him at Manchester City, Marc Guehi, only a substitute in the World Cup opener

Guehi starts on the bench tonight (Picture: Getty)

Marc Guehi has been left out of the England starting XI taking on Croatia in their World Cup opener this evening.

The Manchester City star played in all but one of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 games, sitting out of the win over Switzerland due to a suspension.

The centre-half has gone from strength to strength since then, winning back-to-back FA…

Manchester City's January signing Marc Guehi has been an England regular for three years and has largely been first choice under Thomas Tuchel - but in the World Cup opener, he's set to be benched with John Stones starting instead

Gordon and Bellingham could both start this evening (Picture: FA via Getty Images)

Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke are in line to start for England in their World Cup opener against Croatia tonight.

The Three Lions begin their campaign at the Dallas Stadium up against the side that sent them crashing out at the semi-final stage of the competition eight years ago.

Over the weekend, it was…

Harry Maguire expected to be at the World Cup this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Harry Maguire says it was a unique and awkward way that Thomas Tuchel told him he would not be in the England squad this summer.

The Manchester United centre-back did not make the 26-man World Cup squad, with Tuchel opting for the likes of John Stones, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Jarell Quansah…

England legend Alan Shearer (Picture: YouTube)

Alan Shearer is one of a number of England legends concerned by reports Thomas Tuchel will drop Marc Guehi for the Three Lions’ World Cup opener against Croatia.

Tuchel’s side kick-start their World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Group L rivals Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night.

England have been installed as one of the…

Thomas Tuchel is set to spring a huge surprise with his England team (Photo: Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel is set to make a shock decision and drop one of England’s key players for their 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia.

The World Cup is well underway now, with host nations Mexico and the USA off to winning starts, while Canada drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday night.

The Three…

England boss Thomas Tuchel went viral this week for his speech to the squad in his first meeting after succeeding Gareth Southgate and Guehi has compared the Three Lions boss favourably to Pep Guardiola

Maguire will not be on the plane to US (Picture: Getty)

Harry Maguire’s mum has been left ‘absolutely disgusted’ with her son being left out of England’s World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel.

The 26-man group heading out for the United States, Mexico and Canada will be officially confirmed on Friday morning but a spate of leaks have revealed a host of stars have been axed.

Before any official news…

Rooney was on punditry duty at Wembley (Picture: Getty)

Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez ‘should have done better’ with his golden opportunity against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

City sealed their second trophy of the season with Antoine Semenyo’s brilliant finish midway through the second-half settling the game at Wembley.

Chelsea more than held their own in a tight…

What were Chelsea thinking?

Liverpool have been tipped to raid Tottenham (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool have been tipped to raid Tottenham for one of their best players if Spurs are relegated from the Premier League.

Tottenham are 17th in the table ahead of Monday’s clash with Leeds, one point above West Ham in the dreaded drop zone.

Spurs have underwhelmed all season and the team’s dismal form cost Thomas Frank his job…

'Racism and discrimination in all forms are completely unacceptable'

Manchester City duo Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi were subject to alleged racist abuse during and following the Premier League draw at Everton on Monday

Marc Guehi admitted he needs to do better after his costly backpass gifted Everton a goal, as Man City dropped points and handed Arsenal a crucial advantage in the title race

Manchester City scored a late equaliser against Everton but defender Marc Guehi's error proved significant with the margins in the title race with Arsenal so small

Manchester City had the lead at the Hill Dickinson Stadium but lost their heads in the second half before rescuing a 3-3 draw

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi has spoken of the importance of Bernardo Silva in Pep Guardiola's squad at the Etihad

O’Reilly scored twice in the Carabao Cup final against the Gunners last month (Picture: Getty)

Nico O’Reilly will be available for Manchester City’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal on Sunday.

The City academy graduate has been in wonderful form in recent weeks, scoring twice against the Gunners in the Carabao Cup final in March.

After helping his side keep a clean sheet in the 4-0…

What were Chelsea thinking?

Paul Scholes feels the momentum has decisively shifted in the Premier League title race

Paul Scholes fears there is no way back for Arsenal in the Premier League title race and is confident Manchester City will have their measure in Sunday’s top of the table clash.

The Gunners saw their nine-point lead reduced last weekend when their home defeat against Bournemouth was ruthlessly capitalised on…

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi spoke about how the team are feeling ahead of their Premier League match with Arsenal