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Why Thomas Tuchel is still ignoring Trent Alexander-Arnold as his England exile closes in on 500 days - and how he could have made all the difference against Spain, writes KIERAN GILL

Why Thomas Tuchel is still ignoring Trent Alexander-Arnold as his England exile closes in on 500 days - and how he could have made all the difference against Spain, writes KIERAN GILL

His exile not ending here at Wembley against Spain - the country where he now resides as a right back for Real Madrid - prompted questions. Some of which were put to England's manager.

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Haaland leads Ronaldo, Mitrović, Gyokeres in Nations League all-time scoring chart

Haaland leads Ronaldo, Mitrović, Gyokeres in Nations League all-time scoring chart

Erling Haaland leads the UEFA Nations League all-time scoring chart with 21 goals, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Aleksandar Mitrović who both have 15. Read More: https://punchng.com/haaland-leads-ronaldo-mitrovic-gyokeres-in-nations-league-all-time-scoring-…

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Scotland v Switzerland - pick of the stats

Scotland v Switzerland - pick of the stats

Scotland have won just one of their last six gmaes with Switzerland, losing twice, with this their first meeting since a 1-1 draw at Euro 2024. Switzerland have won just one of their eight visits to Scotland, losing five times, although that was in their late…

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Hamas out, Ireland in: Israel's next war is on the soccer field

Hamas out, Ireland in: Israel's next war is on the soccer field

Israel has endured decades of soccer humiliation. But after Ireland's genocide accusations, losing this one might finally be too much to bear

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Projected lineups for Portugal vs Norway in 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Matchday 2

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Projected lineups for Portugal vs Norway in 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Matchday 2

The massive question heading into Sunday's Matchday 2 clash at Ullevaal Stadion is whether the 41-year-old icon will start for Portugal against a red-hot Norway side. All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of an explosive UEFA Nations League showdown. The m…

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Why Tuchel's critics have been forced to stay quiet despite Spain loss

Why Tuchel's critics have been forced to stay quiet despite Spain loss

<em>Sky Sports News'</em> football correspondent Rob Dorsett assesses England's 3-2 home defeat to Spain in their Nations League opener; in his Reporter Notebook from Wembley, Dorsett explains why critics of Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will be forced to st…

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 Yamal rolls the clock back 70 years with quick-fire opener vs England

Yamal rolls the clock back 70 years with quick-fire opener vs England

England's opening UEFA Nations League Group A clash against World Cup holders Spain was billed as a fantastic way to kick-start the latest European campaign, but La Roja may have other ideas. It did n...

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AFCON qualifiers: Hannover defender scores for Bafana Bafana, Fortuna’s Filimon helps Eritrea to historic point in East African derby

AFCON qualifiers: Hannover defender scores for Bafana Bafana, Fortuna’s Filimon helps Eritrea to historic point in East African derby

Eritrea earned a point with a 1-1 draw against neighbours Kenya in their first group stage game for African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification since 2008. Fortuna Düsseldorf’s new winger Filimon ...

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Ireland players vote to go ahead with games against Israel, will wear black armbands

Ireland players vote to go ahead with games against Israel, will wear black armbands

Ireland's national soccer team experienced significant pressure regarding upcoming matches against Israel over the Gaza conflict. Players debated their participation for several hours and one player decided to withdraw from the squad. A majority of the remain…

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Photo: Barcelona star reunited with Spanish teammates

Photo: Barcelona star reunited with Spanish teammates

A photo stemming from the buildup to Spain’s showdown with England on Saturday evening has gone viral amongst those of a Barcelona persuasion.This comes after Blaugrana summer signing Anthony Gordon...

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Georgia replace manager Sagnol with Svanadze after Northern Ireland loss

Georgia replace manager Sagnol with Svanadze after Northern Ireland loss

Sept 26 : Georgia have sacked manager Willy Sagnol in the wake of their Nations League defeat at home to Northern Ireland, and appointed Ramaz Svanadze as the new boss, the Georgian Football Federation said on Saturday.Svanadze had been manager of Georgia's U…

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England v Spain: Ballon d'Or duel, Kane fires back at Yamal

England v Spain: Ballon d'Or duel, Kane fires back at Yamal

A duel for football’s holy grail?This Saturday evening, England and Spain are treating us to a crazy match on the Wembley pitch.Perfectly set in motion by a goal from Lamine Yamal as early as the se...

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 Four-minute madness puts England in the driver's seat against Spain

Four-minute madness puts England in the driver's seat against Spain

Spain's early 1-0 lead did not last long against England at Wembley, as Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions have roared back to take control in their Nations League Group A opener. A lightning strike opener b...

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Norway status up in the air as one goal for Portugal captain could unlock another remarkable international record

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Norway status up in the air as one goal for Portugal captain could unlock another remarkable international record

The veteran captain's availability remains a talking point ahead of the clash, while one goal would give him the opportunity to add another remarkable achievement to an already extraordinary international career. Cristiano Ronaldo could have another piece of…

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Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark

Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark

Craig Bellamy reflects on his memorable moments against Denmark as his Wales side bid to topple the Danes in the Nations League on Sunday (17:00 BST).

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Manchester City vow to prove their innocence after being found guilty of financial charges

Manchester City vow to prove their innocence after being found guilty of financial charges

Manchester City's chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the club will demonstrate its innocence regarding the financial rule breaches. The Premier League has reportedly found the club guilty on nearly all charges except one. If confirmed, City plans to appeal …

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Spain extend unbeaten run after thriller with two comebacks v

Spain extend unbeaten run after thriller with two comebacks v

England really did try in front of their home crowd at Wembley.But the current Euro and World Cup champions EXTENDED their unbeaten run.Spain, the record-holder, are now 39 matches unbeaten — 30 win...

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Bayern Munich eyeing January deals for Barcelona & Atlético Madrid stars

Bayern Munich eyeing January deals for Barcelona & Atlético Madrid stars

The board at German champions Bayern Munich have set their sights on the signatures of leading members of the first-team ranks at both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.That’s according to Diario Sport...

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Spain show their class as errors cost England in Nations League loss

Spain show their class as errors cost England in Nations League loss

Report from Wembley as Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal help Spain to thrilling victory in Nations League; European and world champions show their class despite Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane giving Three Lions lead; Crucially, Kane slipped and hit…

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Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit.But England, criticised for their ultra-defensive tactics in th…

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Kane's penalty miss proves costly as England lose to world champions Spain

Kane's penalty miss proves costly as England lose to world champions Spain

World Cup winners Spain came from 2-1 down to defeat England 3-2 in the Nations League at Wembley with Harry Kane missing a penalty.The newly-crowned champions took the lead just two minutes into the ...

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Has Ben White missed a huge opportunity with England? – Opinion

Has Ben White missed a huge opportunity with England? – Opinion

When Cole Palmer withdrew from international duty this week, Thomas Tuchel called it “another missed opportunity,” citing that the midfielder “misses way too many camps with injuries.” as quoted by SkySports. Unless he has an issue with the player’s character…

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England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says Kane

England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says Kane

England captain Harry Kane said that the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League on Friday.Probably similar again today," Kane told ITV. "We had a lot of good m…

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Thomas Tuchel is developing an unfortunate habit - his unique selling point was supposed to be dragging England across the line but he was again powerless as Spain expose gulf in class, writes OLIVER HOLT

Thomas Tuchel is developing an unfortunate habit - his unique selling point was supposed to be dragging England across the line but he was again powerless as Spain expose gulf in class, writes OLIVER HOLT

OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: The hard truth is that even though England led at half-time, the opening 45 minutes had exposed a gulf between them and Luis de la Fuente's side.

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Keane disagrees with Gordon: There is a gap between Spain and England

Keane disagrees with Gordon: There is a gap between Spain and England

World Cup winners Spain pounced on basic errors from England's Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly for their first two goals, while Thomas Tuchel's side failed to capitalise on their dominance with Harry Kane's missed penalty proving to be a turning point at Wembley

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Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.The world champions were headed for a first competitive defeat in three-and-a-half years as…

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Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.

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Helenio - An Iron Fist

Helenio - An Iron Fist

“Internazionale one, Independiente nil. Corso has scored! Six minutes into extra time!”The Intercontinental Cup, or World Cup, had existed for four years. The competition was essentially created b...

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Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Mbappé injured, Spain unveil a star...

Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Mbappé injured, Spain unveil a star...

Saturday, September 26 kicks off with plenty of news after a very eventful Friday.So let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day...Manchester City found guilty on 114 charges���...

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Exit confirmed as Liverpool make important contract decision

Exit confirmed as Liverpool make important contract decision

Liverpool’s midfield has been an obvious issue early in the tenure of Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard has found success in games despite struggling to find balance in the middle of the park, with the Re...

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Manchester City found guilty? What we know; what could the punishment be?

Manchester City found guilty? What we know; what could the punishment be?

The fallout begins as football and lawyers prepare for the next phase of 115 Premier League charges against Man City.

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups: Germany vs. Greece

Team News and Predicted Line-Ups: Germany vs. Greece

Jurgen Klopp’s revamped Germany faces a surging Greece as injury setbacks force tactical shifts ahead of this pivotal Nations League clash at the WWK Arena.

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Calafiori reacts after Italy 0-2 Belgium defeat: ‘Not convincing at all’

Calafiori reacts after Italy 0-2 Belgium defeat: ‘Not convincing at all’

Riccardo Calafiori admits that Italy were ‘not convincing at all’ in their 2-0 defeat at home against Belgium in Roberto Mancini’s first game back in charge

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Spain lineup vs. England today: Which World Cup stars are in the XI?

Spain lineup vs. England today: Which World Cup stars are in the XI?

After winning the World Cup, Spain is back to work with a UEFA Nations League match against the Three Lions. Will Yamal, Rodri and Torres all feature?

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Real Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defender

Real Madrid monitoring 20-year-old German defender

The Center-back has been one of the areas Real Madrid have particularly emphasized strengthening during the last few years. Last year, they brought in one of the most promising young center-backs in E...

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Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns

Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns

Winger Wes Burns hopes to repay Craig Bellamy's support during a long-term injury by making an impact for Wales in the Nations League.

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Everything he touches turns to gold: Scott McTominay becomes multimillionaire

Everything he touches turns to gold: Scott McTominay becomes multimillionaire

1Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has become a multimillionaire off the football pitch.The 29-year-old’s off-field financial success has run parallel with a hugely successful peri...

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Liverpool hires Julian Ward for second spell as sporting director

Liverpool hires Julian Ward for second spell as sporting director

Liverpool appointed Julian Ward as sporting director on Saturday to replace Richard Hughes, who left to join Saudi club Al-Hilal. Ward had held the sporting director job at the Premier League club during the 2022-23 season and most recently served as Fenway S…

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Slovenia vs. Scotland: Lineup Today: Confirmed Team News & Starting XI & How to Watch

Slovenia vs. Scotland: Lineup Today: Confirmed Team News & Starting XI & How to Watch

A new era of Scottish football begins on Saturday when Sébastien Pocognoli takes charge for the first time, away to Slovenia in the UEFA Nations League. Kick-off at Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana is 15:00 CEST / 14:00 BST / 9:00 a.m. ET, and it’s the first look…

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Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain

Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha is not named in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain.

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Nübel could be Germany's starting keeper against Greece

Nübel could be Germany's starting keeper against Greece

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp is set to change his starting goalkeeper for his debut on home soil in the Nations League match against Greece on Sunday. Alexander Nübel had an intensive one-on-one training with goalkeeper coach Andreas Kronenberg on Saturday and …

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Win in Georgia a 'big step' for Northern Ireland

Win in Georgia a 'big step' for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says it is a "big step" for his young squad to win away in Georgia.

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Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice problem and takes aim at Cole Palmer

Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice problem and takes aim at Cole Palmer

Thomas Tuchel has clarified Declan Rice’s England absence while delivering a much sharper message over Cole Palmer’s latest withdrawal.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesThomas Tuchel has confirm...

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USA vs. Peru prediction, start time, how to watch

USA vs. Peru prediction, start time, how to watch

The United States men's national team hosts Peru in an international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Saturday.

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Referee Oliver assigned for Turkiye vs. Italy Nations League crunch match

Referee Oliver assigned for Turkiye vs. Italy Nations League crunch match

English referee Michael Oliver has been assigned to Italy’s crunch Nations League match against Turkiye on Monday, the man Gigi Buffon famously said had 'a dustbin for a heart'.

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Tuchel questions whether Palmer is desperate to play for England

Tuchel questions whether Palmer is desperate to play for England

Cole Palmer withdrew from England squad with a fitness problem for the second time since Thomas Tuchel took charge; Palmer has played three times for England under Tuchel;<strong> Follow England vs Spain on Sky Sports website and app on Saturday</strong>

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 Isak continues fine start to season with opener for Sweden vs. Romania

Isak continues fine start to season with opener for Sweden vs. Romania

Alexander Isak had a season to forget following his record move to Liverpool but the new campaign has started in fine style for the Sweden striker.  Having netted four goals in the Reds' five Premier...

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Sebastien Pocognoli bursting with pride but 'nervous' ahead of Scotland bow

Sebastien Pocognoli bursting with pride but 'nervous' ahead of Scotland bow

Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli insists he will be bursting with pride as he takes charge of the team for the first time in today's Nations League clash with Slovenia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s next Portugal rival Erling Haaland surpasses Ronaldo Nazario and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with incredible Norway record

Cristiano Ronaldo’s next Portugal rival Erling Haaland surpasses Ronaldo Nazario and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with incredible Norway record

Erling Haaland has added another remarkable chapter to his international career, with the Norway striker leaving two legendary forwards behind before facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. Erling Haaland has added another remarkabl…

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Alex Freeman's Rise Highlights MLS's New Pipeline to Europe

Alex Freeman's Rise Highlights MLS's New Pipeline to Europe

Alex Freeman recorded an assist against Paraguay and a header goal against Australia during the USMNT's 2026 World Cup group stage, becoming one of the tournament's breakout defenders. Fourteen months...

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Liverpool star is finished as major transfer news emerges

Liverpool star is finished as major transfer news emerges

Andoni Iraola's time as Liverpool manager has gone pretty well so far. The Spaniard is currently unbeaten across all competitions and, although he's only just started to get his team to win games, you...

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Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’

Mancini: ‘Italy first half below expectations, but better than Belgium in second’

Roberto Mancini admits the first half was ‘below expectations,’ but insists Italy ‘did really well’ after the break in their 2-0 defeat to Belgium. ‘When you lose, you can get jeered.’

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Mbappe injured while scoring in France win

Mbappe injured while scoring in France win

Kylian Mbappe suffers a knee injury while scoring as Zinedine Zidane's first game as France boss ends with a Nations League win in Turkey.

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Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat

Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat

Roberto Mancini's second debut as Italy head coach ended with a barrage of boos in Rome on Friday as the Azzurri began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. Playmaker Alessandro Romano made his debut, having recently switched intern…

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Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forward

Liverpool told to sign nightmare Premier League forward

Brian Brobbey Transfer Talk Puts Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United on AlertBrian Brobbey has been thrust into the transfer conversation after a thunderous display for Sunderland, with Darren Le...

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Lucy Bronze Is Eyeing the Biggest Prize of All (Exclusive)

Lucy Bronze Is Eyeing the Biggest Prize of All (Exclusive)

With the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the horizon, the Chelsea F.C. and British national team superstar is looking towards the big tournament and finally winning the cup.

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Barcelona legend sends public Ballon d’Or message to Lamine Yamal

Barcelona legend sends public Ballon d’Or message to Lamine Yamal

Former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o has taken to social media on Friday, to reveal his backing for current Blaugrana star Lamine Yamal to lift this year’s Ballon d’Or.Youngster Lamine is of cours...

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Nations League: the 3️⃣ stars of the night

Nations League: the 3️⃣ stars of the night

A Blue, a goalscorer, and a Parisian: here are the standout men of the night in the Nations League. Alexander Isak - SwedenWith a beautifully taken goal to get Sweden going against Romania, the Li...