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Erling Haaland laughs off freak bus door injury as Norway push for 2026 World Cup spot

Erling Haaland has played down a bizarre injury scare after being left needing stitches when a bus door hit him in the face during international duty with Norway.

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Aston Villa's Matty Cash picks up knock while on international duty

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash's evening ended prematurely as injury forced him off during Poland's 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Finland on Sunday.

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Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to deliver as England face Serbia in World Cup qualifier test

Thomas Tuchel has expressed full confidence in Harry Kane as England prepare for a key 2026 World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday.

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Ibrahima Konate trains with France, easing Liverpool's fears over injury

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has joined the France squad for their upcoming World Cup qualification matches, allaying fears over a recent injury.

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Chelsea's Reece James delighted to be playing for club and country again

Reece James marked his long-awaited return to England's starting XI with a goal, helping his side to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Latvia.

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Jude Bellingham dodges red as England grind past Latvia in WC qualifier

England have kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley on Monday, but it was far from a stroll in the park.

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