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Tuchel says World Cup will ‘bring out the best’ in England against old foes Croatia
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Tuchel says World Cup will ‘bring out the best’ in England against old foes Croatia

Manager confident match will showcase side’s abilities ‘We should play brave and to the strengths of the players’ Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign with an ­awkward game against Croatia on Wednesday. England cruised through ­qualifying, but have a patchy record against top opposition and much to prove before…

Chalobah call-up fits Tuchel pattern
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Chalobah call-up fits Tuchel pattern

Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevor Chalobah after Tino Livramento's injury makes sense if you follow the pattern of his squad selections so far. Tuchel has a system that he is unlikely to change mid-tournament - and he has opted for tall, positionally versatile players. In addition to the 11 players who started the last game against Costa Rica, only Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford and Morgan…

Squad rebuild being pieced together in belief Rashford will not be part of it
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Squad rebuild being pieced together in belief Rashford will not be part of it

The deadline Barcelona agreed with Manchester United to trigger a £26m clause to turn Marcus Rashford's loan into a permanent deal passed without it being activated. On 1 July, when Rashford will hope to be preparing for a World Cup last-32 encounter in Atlanta, he will officially return to being a United player, with a £325,000-a-week contract that still has two years to run. In theory, Rashford…

Roberto Martinez to step down as Portugal manager immediately after World Cup
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Roberto Martinez to step down as Portugal manager immediately after World Cup

Roberto Martinez will not continue as Portugal manager after the World Cup, talkSPORT understands. The Spaniard has decided not to renew his contract, which expires at the end of July this year. Martinez is carrying the weight of an expectant nation on his shoulders once again – but not for much longer Getty Martinez is expected to step down regardless of how Portugal perform in North America.…

Being part of Iraq's World Cup squad 'a joy' - Al-Hamadi
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Being part of Iraq's World Cup squad 'a joy' - Al-Hamadi

Ipswich striker Ali Al-Hamadi says he and the rest of the Iraq squad want to give people "something to remember" as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign on Tuesday night against Norway. Al-Hamadi, now 24, was a baby when his mother and father escaped Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime in the early 2000s and moved to Liverpool.

Cruzeiro steps up loans to trim squad, here's why
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Cruzeiro steps up loans to trim squad, here's why

Taking advantage of the break in the national calendar due to the World Cup, Cruzeiro’s board is working behind the scenes to decide the future of players who have seen little action under coach Art...

World Cup manager was sacked after one game for doing the one thing he was not meant to do
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World Cup manager was sacked after one game for doing the one thing he was not meant to do

Sabri Lamouchi was told to avoid embarrassment at the World Cup by the Tunisian Football Federation and failed. After a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opener, Tunisia sacked former Nottingham Forest boss Lamouchi. Lamouchi managed just five games as Tunisia boss Getty Tunisia’s technical director Mondher Kebaier was due to take charge, but they’ve appointed Herve Renard. Renard is the former…

Thomas Tuchel contract clause means he can be sacked if England fail at World Cup
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Thomas Tuchel contract clause means he can be sacked if England fail at World Cup

England can sack Thomas Tuchel if his side fail to meet expectations at this summer’s World Cup. The Three Lions boss took over as manager at the start of last year with the remit of winning the tournament. Tuchel can be sacked by England if his side fail to meet expectations at the World Cup Getty His initial deal had been due to expire at the end of the finals in North America. However, the FA…