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'Different' Clarke bids to smash Scotland's glass ceiling
The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism.
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Tuchel's mission to remove pressure from as he plays down favourites tag
Before Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of England, back in March 2025, he said he felt the team had been too full of "fear" to go and win Euro 2024. He said his.
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The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss
Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss.
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Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
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'I designed football shirts for World cup winners'
Rob Warner created Italy's royal blue kit in which they lifted the trophy in 2006.
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'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.
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Icons of Football: 12 months with Craig Gordon
A behind-the-scenes look at goalkeeper Craig Gordon's bid to make it to the World Cup.
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Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
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England miss out on automatic World Cup spot - so what happens now?
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.
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Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
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Papers: Baleba discusses Old Trafford move with Man Utd players
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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Lionesses bemoan 'toughest group' as World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Sarina Wiegman and multiple England stars rued the 'toughest' World Cup qualifying group after failing to earn an automatic spot in next year's tournament despite winning...
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TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game
A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary's friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.
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Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to their World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of automatic qualification with defeat against...
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England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.
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Lionesses forced to settle for World Cup play-off spot despite Ukraine win
England were forced to settle for a Women's World Cup play-off spot despite easing past Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Scoring on NI debut unbelievable - Cassap
Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".
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Wales can reach Women's World Cup - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.
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Watch: Weir scores four as Scotland beat Israel to win group
Watch the highlights as Scotland beat Israel 5-1, with Caroline Weir scoring four goals in Hungary to top their Women's World Cup qualifying group ahead of Belgium and wi...
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Highlights: Switzerland sweep aside Northern Ireland
Watch highlights as group winners Switzerland finish their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland in Lurgan.
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