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• Danny Dyer hits out at Thomas Tuchel's 'ridiculous' decision not to bring son-in-law Jarrod Bowen to the World Cup - and admits 'confident' family were booking flights to the US7 June 2026, 10:43 am
  The former EastEnders landlord has revealed their families were so confident of him making Thomas Tuchel's selection that they were practically booking flights to the United States.
  
• Roy Keane admits there is 'tension' between broadcast rivals BBC and ITV ahead of the World Cup - and opens up on his no-nonsense punditry style7 June 2026, 10:42 am
  Keane will be working with the broadcaster for a third successive World Cup, with the former Man United captain typically offering a no-nonsense approach when airing his views.
  
• McMARADONA! From scoring his first Argentina goal against Scotland to a miracle find at Celtic Park, icon Diego's story has always had a tartan touch7 June 2026, 10:28 am
  It is, perhaps, too much to dub him Macadona as the links of Diego Armando Maradona to Scotland are slight. But they are dramatic.
  
• Can we please get real about Haiti? They are low-end lightweights that Scotland must blow away in Boston7 June 2026, 10:26 am
  Steve Clarke is duty-bound to speak kindly of Haiti the way he did through the week. Can the rest of us get a grip, though?
  
• Pep Guardiola 'strikes up close friendship' with glamorous TV presenter, 43, as she sends farewell 'love you' message after Man City exit7 June 2026, 9:47 am
  Presenter Natalie Pike jokingly sent an 'I love you' message to Pep Guardiola as she reflected on working closely with the Man City boss during his time at the club.
  
• From Diego Maradona's 'revenge' for The Falklands to Mussolini's meddling: The World Cup's most controversial matches as football braces itself for the most politically-charged tournament EVER in Donald Trump's America7 June 2026, 9:04 am
  Jules Rimet, the creator of the World Cup, believed in the unifying power of the sport, but almost since the first ball was kicked, there has been controversy. Here, we runs through the most incendiary matches.
  
• Thomas Tuchel's key selection headaches after England's win over New Zealand: Jude Bellingham's compelling case to start at No 10, the star who 'stood out' - and the clear winner to deputise for Harry Kane7 June 2026, 8:54 am
  CRAIG HOPE: A 1-0 win was not necessarily convincing, and the greatest intrigue was in the performance of those players pitched against one another for a starting spot.
  
• 'He had no sense of humour, that man!': Rodney Marsh on the Sir Alf Ramsey joke that ended it all, why Jordan Henderson should NOT be in England's squad and his role in the US soccer boom7 June 2026, 8:33 am
  OLIVER HOLT IN TAMPA: Rodney Marsh says to meet on South MacDill Avenue, out in South Tampa. He says the restaurant is called Mad Dogs & Englishmen. He says to meet at midday.
  
• Wish you weren't here? Cole Palmer parties in Ibiza with Wayne Lineker as England's World Cup rejects jet off on holiday - while Harry Kane and Co feel the heat at Miami training camp7 June 2026, 7:25 am
  Cole Palmer has been spotted partying in Ibiza at one of the island's most decadent venues following his snub from Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.
  
• England fans brand World Cup warm-up match with New Zealand a 'farce' with 50,000 seats set to be left empty after ticket 'price gouging'7 June 2026, 7:24 am
  Instead of a rah-rah launch in America, Harry Kane 's Three Lions will be met by huge sections of the giant stadium in sweltering Tampa being entirely empty for the friendly against New Zealand.
  
• England pass test of coping with the US heat and avoiding injury on poor pitch will allow fans to dream of World Cup glory again, writes OLIVER HOLT7 June 2026, 7:21 am
  OLIVER HOLT IN TAMPA: If this game represented anything, it represented the beginning of hope. Because however much we try to quell it, the hope always takes hold.
  
• England boss Thomas Tuchel unhappy with his side's first-half showing - and criticises players for not sticking to the gameplan against New Zealand7 June 2026, 7:18 am
  Thomas Tuchel criticised England's first half XI - and the pitch - as the Three Lions started their World Cup preparations with a low key victory over New Zealand.
  
• By giving Martin O'Neill another shot on the high wire at Celtic, Parkhead club are doing their bit to keep the Scottish football circus entertaining7 June 2026, 6:07 am
  What are Celtic like? Other, that is, than an ongoing comedy sketch.
  
• Woke Aussie great Craig Foster says Socceroos are too scared to say what they really think about Trump's America as the World Cup looms7 June 2026, 5:26 am
  Foster says worries about censorship and the safety of their families and friends are making Aussie stars stay quiet.
  
• This is unbearable. I'm dizzy, disorientated, a kilogram lighter and my legs are like lead. How hard will it be playing in 'dangerous' 40°C heat at the World Cup? I found out the hard way - now I know why experts think players won't even last a half7 June 2026, 1:00 am
  I'm reaching the end of a gruelling 50-minute exercise stint during which the average temperature has been 39.8°C and the humidity 46 per cent - just the sort of conditions England will face.