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England star Bukayo Saka still building up fitness ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has offered an update on England's squad fitness, including Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka, ahead of Wednesday's international friendly against Costa Rica.

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Thomas Tuchel: Giving Declan Rice England's vice-captaincy an 'obvious' decision

Thomas Tuchel has handed Declan Rice a key leadership role in the England setup, confirming the Arsenal midfielder as the national team's new vice-captain.

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Declan Rice handed England vice-captain role by Thomas Tuchel for World Cup

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Declan Rice will serve as vice-captain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Harry Kane remaining skipper as the Three Lions prepare for the tournament.

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Jude Bellingham faces England selection battle as Thomas Tuchel sets out World Cup 'pecking order'

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that Jude Bellingham will need to fight for his place in the starting XI ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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England labour past New Zealand as Kane strike seals narrow World Cup warm-up win in Florida

England's World Cup preparations began with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, Florida, but the performance offered more questions than answers as Harry Kane's late first-half header proved the only difference in testing conditions.

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Joe Cole: England among 12 teams capable of winning 2026 World Cup

Former England midfielder Joe Cole has backed Thomas Tuchel's handling of the national team despite several eye-catching selection decisions ahead of England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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