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• Thomas Tuchel reveals details of half-time team talk that inspired England's World Cup victory over Croatia18 June 2026, 12:30 am
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Thomas Tuchel delivered a dressing room dressing down to inspire England to victory in their World Cup opener.
  
• England fans could be THROWN OUT of the World Cup if they sing any anti-Sir Keir Starmer chants or bring flags honouring the war dead - with FA at risk of hefty FIFA fines18 June 2026, 12:18 am
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: England fans have been warned they can't bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.
  
• Stephen A. Smith trolled by World Cup fans as he shows embarrassing lack of knowledge on ESPN show18 June 2026, 12:14 am
  Smith, who usually analyzes and offers razor sharp opinions on the NBA and NFL for ESPN, questioned whether France will finally win the World Cup this time around.
  
• England fans forced to TAKE DOWN flags at World Cup opener with Croatia - as security enforce FIFA order to scupper tradition18 June 2026, 12:05 am
  Thomas Tuchel's side got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 4-2 victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday evening (BST).
  
• England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions have the firepower to go far at this World Cup with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the forefront - however, this side needs to improve defensively and fast, writes OLIVER HOLT18 June 2026, 12:04 am
  OLIVER HOLT AT DALLAS STADIUM: England had started their campaign with a 4-2 win and suddenly, dreams had been unleashed.
  
• 'Scores' of ticketless England fans breach security and attend World Cup opener against Croatia in Texas - as ticketed supporters bemoan 'ridiculous' security in place for match17 June 2026, 11:56 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN TEXAS: England's World Cup opener was the scene of a major security breach after 'scores' of ticketless Three Lions fans managed to enter their World Cup opener with Croatia.
  
• Thomas Tuchel spotted in heated argument with Jordan Pickford during England's World Cup opener against Croatia: 'Do as I told you!'17 June 2026, 11:55 pm
  The Three Lions had gone ahead in Dallas through Harry Kane's retaken penalty when the dispute allegedly occurred.
  
• England vs Croatia - World Cup RECAP: Three Lions score FOUR goals as sub Marcus Rashford gets in on the act to add to Harry Kane double and Jude Bellingham's strike17 June 2026, 11:41 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England finally joined the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
• Liverpool launch stunning move to hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz17 June 2026, 11:29 pm
  SIMON JONES: Though Newcastle had stepped up talks, Osasuna had been waiting for the right structure and Liverpool have now stepped in to agree terms.
  
• England 4-2 Croatia - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Thomas Tuchel's shining star, who 'offered far too little', who was 'indecisive' and which two players got just 3 out of 10? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict17 June 2026, 11:26 pm
  Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?
  
• England assistant Anthony Barry gives furious half-time interview after 'fearful and nervous' display against Croatia - before Jude Bellingham instantly restores the Three Lions' lead in second half17 June 2026, 10:07 pm
  Barry stressed that England fallen back into 'fearful' patterns on both occasions after going ahead and that it was a subject addressed with the squad at half-time.
  
• Harry Kane puts England ahead from the penalty spot in World Cup opener after seeing initial spot kick saved - before he was reprieved by VAR17 June 2026, 9:26 pm
  Harry Kane was given a reprieve by VAR before he put England ahead from the penalty spot against Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup.
  
• Ryan Christie would love to have more tears for souvenirs if Scotland can get the result they need to go where he could never have dreamed17 June 2026, 9:13 pm
  One way or another, Scotland's clash with Morocco is bound to be dramatic. If there's a fair wind behind Steve Clarke's players, it has the potential to be historic.
  
• Derek McInnes vows to be a success at Ibrox as he completes switch from Hearts to take charge at Rangers17 June 2026, 8:35 pm
  Derek McInnes is confident he can meet the demands of Rangers supporters after being confirmed as the club's new manager.
  
• Ivory Coast striker 'was arrested for alleged spot-fixing - just two weeks before the World Cup started'17 June 2026, 8:28 pm
  An Ivory Coast footballer was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences in the build-up to the World Cup.