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Kobbie Mainoo started in England’s 1-0 defeat against Japan, while Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire both appeared as second-half substitutes....

Wilson hasn't played for US since 2024 due to pregnancyDavidson makes return after ACL injury last yearUS play Japan on 11, 14 and 17 AprilSophia...

Following March's forgettable friendlies against Japan and Uruguay, Sports Mole predicts the 26 players that will make Thomas Tuchel's England...

Harry Kane is a doubt ahead of Real Madrid clash after injury scare with England. Harry Kane missed England's friendly against Japan after picking...

Watching 10-man Italy blow their last chance to qualify for this summer's Geopolitics World Cup, Football Daily couldn't help but remember the...

The injury to Harry Kane, England captain and Bayern Munich striker, has caused concern within the Bavarian club, particularly with the first leg...

Stand-in England captain Marc Guéhi called for perspective after Tuesday's 1-0 World Cup warm-up defeat to Japan.

Thomas Tuchel has leaped to the defence of his England side’s perceived over-reliance on Harry Kane, comparing the striker’s impact to that of...

Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was on post-match media duties following the Three Lions' 1-0 defeat to Japan on Tuesday evening....

Only half of the 26 spots appear nailed-on and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan gamesJordan Pickford remains the...

Following England’s historic defeat against Japan, the domestic press has been highly critical of national manager Thomas Tuchel.

England's disappointing results against Uruguay and Japan dented the Three Lions' status as genuine World Cup contenders and left many key...

ANTHONY RALSTON is facing a World Cup sweat before boss Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the Finals at the end of next month. The 25...

A few takeaways after watching West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen improve England’s attacking performance against Japan yesterday. Of course, England...

Kaoru Mitoma made history with the only goal of the game at Wembley to give Japan a first ever victory over England The post Kaoru Mitoma makes...

Thomas Tuchel was involved in an awkward moment with an ITV presenter after England's 1-0 defeat against Japan at Wembley

COMMENT: The Three Lions once again have their tails between their legs.

Japan fans showed real class after the final whistle of their national team’s friendly victory over England in London, in which Brighton winger...

Here are three Scotland players who boosted their World Cup chances this week - and two who will be sweating on their inclusion.

Tuesday night's fixture between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium was tipped as the perfect way to send the Three Lions off to World Cup duty.

The midfielder played in England's defeat to Japan last night as the countdown to the World Cup continues, but it was not a good night for Thomas...

Supporters of the Samurai Blue chose to stay behind after Tuesday night's win over England at Wembley

England fell to a 1-0 defeat against Japan at Wembley in a result that Marc Guehi gives the side perspective.

Poor displays against Uruguay and Japan sparked more questions than answers

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa started for England in the disappointing defeat to Japan but the centre-half is on course for a starting spot in...

England concluded their March international break on a disappointing note as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Japan at Wembley, with Marc Guehi...

Bukayo Saka has endured a frustrating season at Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Wayne Rooney has pinpointed two reasons Bukayo Saka is struggling at...

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech RepublicGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Morocco,...

For the smattering of Japanese fans who witnessed a huge victory for their nation, they earnt further credit by tidying up the away section before...

Thomas Tuchel has delivered his assessment on the performance of Cole Palmer in England’s last friendly before the World Cup. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL...

England were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Wembley on Tuesday as the Three Lions struggled without several of their key players

For the smattering of Japanese fans who witnessed a huge victory for their nation, they earnt further credit by tidying up the away section before...

England 0-1 Japan: Kaoru Mitoma's goal condemned Thomas Tuchel's makeshift team to defeat in their final showing before the manager picks his World...

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson was in action for England last night. Elliot Anderson started in Thomas Tuchel’s midfield next to...

Thomas Tuchel will have been disappointed with England’s final warm-up preparations for the 2026 World Cup, as the Three Lions failed to beat...

London: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team's historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday would give them the confidence to make a major...

GOAL breaks down the winners and losers from England's loss to Japan, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane experiencing mixed fortunes despite both...

Marc Guehi has called on England to stay positive despite their 1-0 defeat to Japan at Wembley. England were beaten by Japan on home soil in the...

Thomas Tuchel admitted he didn't want to "engage in this discussion" when asked about the shirt weighing heavy on England players after losing at...

Thomas Tuchel hopes England can learn from their 1-0 loss to Japan but admits the setback ‘hurts’. A poor performance from England saw the Three...

The Magpies showed their commitment to leaving no stone unturned in the transfer window as one of their top talent spotters took his place at Wembley

Who will Thomas Tuchel take on the plane to North America? (Pictures: Getty/Metro) A winless international break – a draw against Uruguay and a...

Thomas Tuchel is without a clear crisis plan if talismanic captain Kane gets injured at the World Cup - and England's send-off loss to Japan proved...

Thomas Tuchel has refused to entertain suggestions that the weight of the England shirt is getting to his players following a disappointing 1-0...

The English media have been left unimpressed with the performance of Cole Palmer for England against Japan.

IAN LADYMAN: Fast, devastatingly clinical and easy on the eye. This was a great night for Japanese football at Wembley. As for Thomas Tuchel's...

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen had to wait until the 57th minute of England’s game against Japan to get some much-needed game time. Bowen started...

Commentator Lee Dixon was unhappy with Cole Palmer's involvement for England against Japan last night.

Thammasat: Japan head coach Ijiri Akira has refused to take India lightly as the two sides prepare to face off in Group C of the AFC U20 Women's...

With the final six teams booking their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the groups are now finalized. This year’s tournament will be...

West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen did not start England’s dire 1-0 defeat by Japan. Bowen was expected to be given the nod from the... The post...

Thomas Tuchel has delivered a blunt indirect assessment of Cole Palmer’s performance for England against Japn, suggesting the Chelsea forward...

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire finds himself fighting for a spot in the England side ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Harry Maguire was...

Thomas Tuchel insisted it is “totally normal” for England to rely on Harry Kane after they lost 1-0 to Japan in the striker’s absence. Brighton’s...

England suffered a sobering 1-0 defeat to Japan in their final friendly before Thomas Tuchel announces his squad for the 2026 World Cup. The result...

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's international friendly...

England fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Japan in their final match before head coach Thomas Tuchel decides his 26-man World Cup squad.

Steve Clarke insists his focus is solely on the World Cup, not his future, after Scotland’s second successive friendly defeat on Tuesday. Scotland...

The English marksman was expected to start against Japan but a knock in training meant the wasn't even part of the Three Lions' squad.

Three Lions boss also assesses failed false-nine experiment after concerning Japan defeat at Wembley

England were without Kane as they failed to beat Japan, only proving how important he is for this team.

Japan's goal wasn't Palmer's fault and Mainoo couldn't track back, but Tuchel will now see the scale of what faces himTo see a world in a grain of...

Three Lions could see ambitions to end 60 years of hurt in North America this summer derailed

Kane was a late withdrawal for England's friendly defeat to Japan

Striker missed disappointing 1-0 defeat by Japan Manager says Kane as important as Messi or RonaldoThomas Tuchel admitted there is no second Harry...

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were both handed opportunities to flourish in forward roles during Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat by Japan but England...

Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to...

England sorely missed injured talisman Harry Kane as Japan claimed a historic 1-0 away win in Tuesday’s friendly, thanks to Kaoru Mitoma’s...

Back to the drawing board for the Three Lions.

Harry Kane has not been included in England's squad to face Japan on Tuesday evening, following a "minor issue in training."

England face Japan at Wembley on Tuesday night in their final friendly before the World Cup squad is announced, and you can follow all the action...

False nine test falters against Japan in absence of Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel left with plenty of concerns ahead of World Cup squad selection

England's full-backs struggled to contain Japan on a night nobody playing did their World Cup selection chances much goodJordan Pickford Had no...

Thomas Tuchel has issued a furious response to one line of questioning after England were stunned by Japan during their final friendly on home soil...

England minus Harry Kane struggled as they were beaten by Japan at Wembley with Thomas Tuchel defending the team's reliance on the prolific Bayern...

Worrying Wembley defeat highlights Three Lions' reliance on Harry Kane heading into World Cup

Thomas Tuchel is without a clear crisis plan if talismanic captain Kane gets injured at the World Cup - and England's send-off loss to Japan proved...

England were beaten 1-0 at Wembley by Japan thanks to a first-half strike from Karou Mitoma.

England were poor as they lost 1-0 to Japan in a worrying World Cup warm-up at Wembley Stadium.

It is not a question that Thomas Tuchel wants to entertain at the World Cup this summer but one he had a run at here in what was supposed to be...

ENGLAND 0-1 JAPAN: Kaoru Mitoma's first-half winner saw Japan soar to a memorable friendly victory at Wembley ahead of this summer's World Cup finals

Japan stunned England 1-0 at Wembley as Karou Mitoma's first-half strike earned victory in Thomas Tuchel's final friendly before the World Cup this...

Who wants a World Cup spot the most? Tuesday will see the final six spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup decided. Four games involve the European...

Kobbie Mainoo was given a chance to impress Thomas Tuchel from the start as England suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Japan at...

England suffer an unwanted first at Wembley under Thomas Tuchel as Kaoru Mitoma propels Japan to a 1-0 friendly win on Tuesday evening.

England's final friendly before Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad ended in disaster with a 1-0 home defeat by Japan.

England were beaten by Japan at Wembley as the team, without Harry Kane, lacked much of a spark with Thomas Tuchel yet to beat a team ranked inside...