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James included as Palmer misses out in Tuchel's England World Cup squad
sports3 days ago

James included as Palmer misses out in Tuchel's England World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel names England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Reece James the sole Chelsea representative and Cole Palmer omitted due to form and fitness. Levi Colwill is also left out, while Tuchel stresses selecting on current form rather than names. The squad includes keepers Henderson, Pickford and Trafford; defenders such as James, Guéhi and Stones; midfielders like Bellingham and Rice; and forwards including Kane, Saka and Rashford, along with a number of ex-Chelsea players among the selections.

Leaked England squad underscores Tuchel's selfless leadership plan
sports3 days ago

Leaked England squad underscores Tuchel's selfless leadership plan

England's 26-man World Cup squad was largely revealed by leaks ahead of the official announcement. Tuchel defends selecting 26 fully committed players, stressing leadership, unity and handling disappointment over ego. Maguire's public reaction to his omission drew criticism, while Tuchel conducted personal calls to inform those not selected, contrasting with Southgate's approach. The leaks appear to have reinforced Tuchel's emphasis on a selfless, cohesive dressing room and the challenges such leaks pose to authority and team culture.

Toney Returns as England Name World Cup Squad with Alexander-Arnold Omitted
sports3 days ago

Toney Returns as England Name World Cup Squad with Alexander-Arnold Omitted

England have named a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, recalling Ivan Toney after a year out, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden are left out. Kobbie Mainoo and Noni Madueke are included, with Jason Steele traveling as an extra training player. The squad will train in Florida ahead of friendlies in Tampa and Orlando, then play in Group L against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in the United States.

Tuchel bets on pace and flexibility as England name a sprint-focused World Cup squad
sports4 days ago

Tuchel bets on pace and flexibility as England name a sprint-focused World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad emphasizes athleticism and versatility, dropping several Euro 2024 names and leaning on pacey, multi-position players (Madueke, Livramento, Spence, Quansah) alongside a bulk of Arsenal and City representatives (Rice, Saka, Guehi, O’Reilly, Stones). The 26-man group mixes experience (Kane, Henderson, Rice) with younger talents and a plan to exploit width and pace, while maintaining a reliable spine in goal (Pickford, Henderson, Trafford) and a front line of Kane, Toney and Watkins.

Tuchel’s form test sidelines Palmer and Foden from England's World Cup squad
world4 days ago

Tuchel’s form test sidelines Palmer and Foden from England's World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel left Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out of England's World Cup squad, prioritizing current form over reputation after both saw a dip in performance; Foden struggled to imprint himself in the number 10 role, Palmer’s form waned since his early promise, and Tuchel leaned on other options like Eberechi Eze and Jude Bellingham, signaling a ruthless, merit-based selection.

Tuchel trims England squad as Foden and Palmer miss out
sports5 days ago

Tuchel trims England squad as Foden and Palmer miss out

Tuchel is set to name England's 26-man World Cup squad, with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire omitted; Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney look to be included, Morgan Gibbs-White and Dominic Calvert-Lewin miss out, and Luke Shaw is also expected to miss. The final spot could go to Myles Lewis-Skelly, Trent Alexander-Arnold, or James Garner. England begin their World Cup campaign on June 11 after friendlies with New Zealand and Costa Rica.

England trim squad: Foden and Palmer dropped as Toney and Mainoo get call
sports5 days ago

England trim squad: Foden and Palmer dropped as Toney and Mainoo get call

England's World Cup squad for the tournament, named by head coach Thomas Tuchel, features the omission of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, with Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins joining as Kane's understudies. Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento, and Noni Madueke are included, while Luke Shaw, Levi Colwill, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Harry Maguire miss out. The team will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L, with warm-up fixtures in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rica ahead of the final 26-man squad announcement on Friday.

Aaron Rai Ends 107-Year English PGA Championship Wait with Aronimink Triumph
golf8 days ago

Aaron Rai Ends 107-Year English PGA Championship Wait with Aronimink Triumph

Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at Aronimink, becoming the first Englishman to win this major since 1919. After a tense final round among a crowded leaderboard, Rai fueled his victory with a 9th-hole eagle and a 68-foot birdie on the 17th, then closed with a 65 to finish three strokes ahead of Jon Rahm and Matti Smalley; Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Cam Smith and Xander Schauffele were several shots back. The win ends a 107-year drought for England in the event and capped a dramatic weekend at Aronimink.

UK twins uncover two fathers after DNA test, a rare biological twist
world-news24 days ago

UK twins uncover two fathers after DNA test, a rare biological twist

Two British twins, Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne, learned via Ancestry DNA testing that they have different biological fathers—a phenomenon called heteropaternal superfecundation that is extremely rare, with only about 20 cases documented worldwide and none previously in British history; the sisters say the discovery doesn’t alter their close bond as they continue to live in England.

Under-50 Cancer Surge: Bowel and Ovarian Rates Climb in England
health24 days ago

Under-50 Cancer Surge: Bowel and Ovarian Rates Climb in England

England’s cancer data from 2001–2019 show rising cancer incidence among people under 50, with bowel and ovarian cancers increasing most notably. While obesity and certain behavioral factors contribute, they do not fully explain the trend, suggesting possible age-specific exposures or additional influences (reproductive history, early-life factors, diet, microbiome, and detection changes). The study is observational and cannot prove causation.