Declan Rice gets telling-off from mum after sunburn blunder
Declan Rice got a scolding from his mum for getting sunburn, but believes he can bring the heat to England’s World Cup bid.
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England's Chalobah to replace injured Livramento for World Cup
KANSAS CITY: Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called into England's World Cup squad after a calf injury forced the withdrawal of Newcastle's Tino Livramento.
Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain
ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday's 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display as he denied the European champions victory in their World Cup opener, and became a social media sensation in the process.
Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
KANSAS CITY, USA: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in Florida, where they played two friendly matches, against New Zealand and Costa Rica, winning both. They are one of the favorites to win the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after coming close to winning silverware at recent major tournaments. England captain Kane said preparation for their opening match against Croatia next Wednesday in Arlington, Texas, had been “top drawer.” “The way we worked, the way we trained, the preparation for games, the way we played and also just the togetherness, the way we reconnected,” he said. “The relaxation away from it as well, the recovery part of it.
Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener amid 3 red cards - ESPN
Co-hosts Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
Elliot Anderson is the ‘full package’ for England – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Elliot Anderson is the “full package” and does not believe a potential big money move to Manchester City would change the Nottingham Forest star.
England's World Cup tune-up against Costa Rica delayed due to weather
June 10 : England's World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday has been delayed after a heavy downpour.
Thomas Tuchel says England are ready to step up intensity of World Cup build-up
Thomas Tuchel says England are ready to take the next step in their World Cup preparations as his side take on Costa Rica a week out from the curtain-raiser against Croatia.