Introduction European qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup served up a full platter of intrigue on Saturday. The headline belonged to Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo led the Selecao to a composed victory in Armenia to keep their path tidy and their standards high. Elsewhere the night pulsed with narrative. England and Serbia continued their chess …
Introduction Thomas Tuchel has named his latest England squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, and the headline is clear. Two fresh faces have stepped into the senior setup for the first time, while a marquee name finds himself on the outside looking in. Tottenham full-back Djed Spence and Nottingham Forest midfielder …
Introduction Thomas Tuchel has never been the type of manager to chase headlines or court popularity. His reputation has been built on structure, discipline, and a relentless focus on what wins football matches: the right players, in the right roles, at the right time. That philosophy has followed him into his England tenure. After a …