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‘I didn’t actually mind playing on the left - but with England it was different, I just wasn’t enjoying playing for England. Do I regret stopping early? Yeah, I probably do’ Paul Scholes on why he REALLY retired from international duty
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United midfielder turned out 66 times for the Three Lions

James Maddison exclusive ‘I don’t know when I’ll be back yet, I’m not thinking about the World Cup – I’m working so hard in my rehab, I’m so hungry to be back doing my thing for Tottenham and proving myself again’
By Chris Flanagan published
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been on the sidelines since damaging his ACL in August, but is determined to hit his best form when he returns

World Cup 2026 draw: Scotland find out their opponents
By Mark White published
The World Cup 2026 draw sees Scotland drawn in Group C

World Cup 2026 draw: England find out their opponents
By Mark White published
The World Cup 2026 draw sees England drawn in Group L

World Cup 2026 draw: Every group confirmed for the tournament
By Mark White last updated
The World Cup 2026 draw sees a record 48 teams drawn into 12 groups

England and Scotland's dream World Cup draws: How to get the kindest group stage possible
By Steven Chicken last updated
England and Scotland will be hoping for the kindest World Cup 2026 group stage draw possible with some permutations making it less straightforward than just picking the lowest-ranked possible sides in each pot

World Cup 2026 squads: Every nation's latest selection
By Mark White published
SQUADS World Cup 2026 squads will be finalised ahead of the competition, with all but six nations confirmed

England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw
By Mark White last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for their opponents next summer

‘Jack Grealish reminds me of myself - it doesn’t matter if he loses the ball, he always wants it again… He’s handsome as well!’ Paul Gascoigne on why he can’t imagine Grealish missing the World Cup
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza is a big fan of Everton loan star Grealish

‘I told a teacher I was going to make it as a footballer and got kicked out of class. After the 1990 World Cup, I went back to the school and said, "Do you remember me, you f**king bastard!"’ Paul Gascoigne on practising his autograph at school
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza knew he would make it from a young age - and now tells us that he rubbed it in a teacher's face
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