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 mustered little by way of goal threat.

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Sky Sports analyses the winners and losers from the final England camp before Thomas Tuchel names his squad for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.

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Captain Andy Robertson discusses the reaction of a section of Scotland fans after the friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast.

The World Cup includes 48 nations, but there are still a number of top players who have missed out on qualification.

England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

The national team captain and record scorer missed the 1-0 loss to Japan after an injury in training.

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

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Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott says he "wasn't good enough in front of goal" during their goalless friendly with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium.

Defending champion John Higgins holds off a fightback from Mark Williams to win 10-8 in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he is "disappointed" by clubs who raised concerns with the EFL about his dual role with Blackburn Rovers.

Toothless friendly displays without talismanic captain has sparked World Cup fears for Three Lions

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World Cup qualification is almost complete after all the final four European countries confirmed their spots at this summer's coming tournament in North America

Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row after losing away at Bosnia and Herzegovina with 10 men.

Thomas Tuchel admitted Cole Palmer and Phil Foden "struggled to make a difference" during England's dismal 1-0 defeat to Japan at Wembley Stadium.

Watch highlights as Wales draw 1-1 with Northern Ireland in their international friendly match in Cardiff.

The Ivory Coast inflicted a second successive 1-0 defeat on Clarke’s side.