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Mbappe insisted the squad cannot be deemed as the strongest he played with yet, but declared the 2026 side has the most potential in a warning to their possible opponents.

The 25-year-old, who joked yesterday about all the media attention he's received this week, is the face of Budweiser's World Cup promotion campaign.

He returned to team training in late June and there was hope that he would be fit enough to feature for Rudi Garcia's side in the knockout stages.

Although he will be England's biggest obstacle in Miami on Saturday night, few opponents have a closer connection to the country than Erling Haaland.

A lot of the focus in the fall-out after England 's Nations Championship defeat by South Africa has been on comments made by Ellis Genge in the side's post-match huddle.

Thomas Tuchel's side have been based in the largest city in the state of Missouri throughout the tournament, with its central location viewed as ideal for travelling around to matches.

Sheeran performed an acoustic version of Castle On The Hill as part of his set by the pool at England's Inn at Meadowbrook hotel, but players appeared less than enthusiastic.

ITV pundits were forced to abandon the channel's swanky New York studio.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was the target of online abuse following Portugal's World Cup exit

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on three potential transfers.

Arsenal are looking to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, with the Brazilian making his intentions clear

England are set to take on Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday evening

The former Arsenal midfielder was reportedly questioned at length.

FIFA have infuriated the football world with some of their decisions, but it appears their latest decision will frustrate England

Celtic have made striker Camilo Duran their first new summer signing in a deal worth around £6m.

The last time two women from the same nation contested the singles final at Wimbledon was back in 2009.

What tactical nuances could decide Norway vs England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami? Our tactical dossier breaks down the key head-to-head clashes, threats and advantages facing Thomas Tuchel’s side.