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‘Not happy with the performance’ – so why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
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Liam Gallagher shares hopeful World Cup prediction: “Make it happen”
Musician Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, has publicly voiced his optimism about England’s chances at an upcoming World Cup, urging the team to “make it happen”. His backing adds another celebrity voice to England’s supporter base, reflecting the enduring cultural link between the singer and national football fervour. It should be noted that the…
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‘Exciting season’ – Sydie Peck shares Sheffield United target after pre-season run-out – thestar.co.uk
‘Exciting season’ – Sydie Peck shares Sheffield United target after pre-season run-out thestar.co.uk
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Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed?
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored the first of his two goals in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami, levelling the match just before half-time, but the goal became the subject of controversy dubbed “Cablegate”. Norway’s players and coaching staff protested that the ball had struck an overhead cable — used to suspend…
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Oda beats GB’s Hewett in Wimbledon singles final
Japan’s Tokito Oda beat Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett 6-1 6-1 on Court One to claim his third Wimbledon men’s wheelchair singles title. The number one seed and defending champion dominated the final, extending his streak to a sixth successive Grand Slam singles title and continuing his run of remaining unbeaten at the majors since losing…
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‘Bowls her!’ – Bell removes Rodrigues as England start well
Lauren Bell bowls Jemimah Rodrigues with a brilliant delivery to give England a small glimmer of hope on the morning of day three against India, with the tourists falling to 177-3, their lead just short of 300 in the off-one Test at Lord’s.
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Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game – Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.
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British Nationals Caught in Deadly Almeria Wildfires: Man Killed While Escaping; Couple Rescued With Severe Burns
British nationals have been caught up in wildfires that swept through Almeria province in Spain over the weekend, with at least one fatality reported. A British man attempting to flee the rapidly advancing flames perishe
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Watch Pitbull cover Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ at record-breaking BST Hyde Park gig
Rapper Pitbull covered Oasis’ 1995 hit ‘Wonderwall’ during his BST Hyde Park concert in London on Friday 10 July 2026, paying tribute to the England football team, for whom the song has become an unofficial anthem during this year’s World Cup. The gig also set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people…
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Watch Lewis Capaldi bring out Sam Fender for ‘Rein Me In’ at BST Hyde Park
Lewis Capaldi brought out surprise guest Sam Fender during his headline set at BST Hyde Park on 11 July, with the pair duetting on ‘Rein Me In’. The moment drew a strong response from the crowd and on social media, and highlighted both the friendship between the two artists and the recent chart success of…