World Cup 2026: Reece James doubtful for Mexico tie but Jarell Quansah fit again

Reece James missed England’s final training session before their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarrell Quansah is available for selection again. Right-back James has missed England’s last two matches after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the goalless draw with Ghana. The Chelsea defender, 26, is yet to train fully […]

World Cup 2026: Unbeaten in 34 matches – are Morocco serious World Cup contenders

In a meeting of two sides currently blessed by golden generations of talent, it was the Moroccans who shone. For Canada, injured Alphonso Davies was helpless on the bench as Morocco neutralised Stephen Eustaquio’s dangerous passing and squeezed star striker Jonathan David out of the game. Meanwhile, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, arguably the world’s best […]

World Cup 2026: How Michael Olise has become a star that shuns limelight

Olise’s younger brother Richard, 21, is also a professional footballer, although released this summer by Chelsea – just like Michael a decade ago. Having briefly been at Arsenal, Olise spent seven years with Chelsea’s academy before being released aged 14. He then had a short spell at Manchester City, but they too let him go. […]

Scotland: Bobby Williamson touts himself as Scotland head coach

“I am not going to excite the Tartan Army, I know that for a fact, but maybe with these future international coaches getting a go at it, that might excite them because of what they achieved with Scotland and their club sides.” Former Rangers, West Bromwich Albion, Rotherham United and Kilmarnock striker Williamson has been […]

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