Wayne Rooney Says Jude Bellingham Is Thomas Tuchel’s Biggest England Challenge

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Wayne Rooney Says Jude Bellingham Is Thomas Tuchel’s Biggest England Challenge

Rooney said Bellingham is a “maverick” England cannot leave out, comparing his personality to his own. He warned Tuchel must be ready if Bellingham does not start the World Cup opener, with pressure from “the media,” Jude and his family, but added he trusts Tuchel to pick the right squad. Bellingham has 16 goals and 6 assists this season.

By Tanish Chachra

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Wayne Rooney Backs Ivan Toney’s England World Cup Squad Call

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Wayne Rooney Backs Ivan Toney’s England World Cup Squad Call

Rooney said Toney’s England inclusion did not surprise him, praising the striker as “a very good player” with Premier League goals and regular scoring form in Saudi Arabia. He liked Tuchel picking three No. 9s, saying chasing games need “goal scorers” who know “where the back of the net is.” Harry Kane is likely to start above him.

By Tanish Chachra

Thomas Tuchel Reveals Why Cole Palmer and Phil Foden Missed England Cut

about 1 hour ago

Thomas Tuchel Reveals Why Cole Palmer and Phil Foden Missed England Cut

Tuchel said Palmer “was not decisive” for England and lost out to Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze in the half-right and No. 10 role. He said Foden was "excellent” in the NT camp, but “lost momentum” late in the season, adding it “hurt me a lot” to tell him after uncertainty over his best position.

By Tanish Chachra

Mikel Arteta Hails Declan Rice as Arsenal’s ‘Lighthouse’ After Title Run

about 1 hour ago

Mikel Arteta Hails Declan Rice as Arsenal’s ‘Lighthouse’ After Title Run

Arteta said he told Rice he could become Arsenal’s “lighthouse” if he put himself “in the benefit of the team.” The manager praised his consistency, calling him “phenomenal” and “an inspiration for all the boys.” After Rice said he loves the club, Arteta added that Arsenal are champions because of players like him. Rice next plays in the UCL final.

By Tanish Chachra

Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimović Team Up For Fox World Cup Series

about 2 hours ago

Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimović Team Up For Fox World Cup Series

Brady and Ibrahimović are starring in a Fox Sports digital series titled GOATS on GREATNESS ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hour-long conversation will roll out in clips before the full episode drops May 26 alongside the U.S. roster reveal. Brady is also helping Fox recruit talent as the network prepares to broadcast all 104 World Cup matches.

By Sauvik Banerjee

Thomas Tuchel Defends England Squad After Cole Palmer and Phil Foden Snubs

about 3 hours ago

Thomas Tuchel Defends England Squad After Cole Palmer and Phil Foden Snubs

Per BBC, Tuchel rejected suggestions that England’s World Cup squad is a “gamble” despite leaving Palmer, Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the FIFA World Cup squad. He said he is “100 per cent convinced” he picked the right 26, citing recent player calls filled with commitment, happiness, and joy as England aim to win the cup after 60 years.

By Tanish Chachra

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