For England head coach Thomas Tuchel, the hard work starts now. The Football’s Association’s hired gun could not have wished for an easier path to North America but what happens next is what really matters given he was appointed to win the World Cup.

Of all the England players who were left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad for their October fixtures, Jude Bellingham's omission seemed the most confusing. The midfielder has been one of the Three Lions' main protagonists ever since breaking into the starting XI post-Euro 2020 heartbreak and has long been heralded as a key player for whichever team he's representing.

England manager Thomas Tuchel gave a jovial response when asked about the Three Lions fans' chants towards him in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Latvia in World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group K.

All the latest build-up to England's match in Latvia as Thomas Tuchel's side look to confirm place at next year's World Cup, plus Phil McNulty takes your questions.

England can secure World Cup qualification tonight and the battle for places in the squad is underway, with one Manchester City ace on the outside looking in.

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane is fit to play against Latvia and can last the entire 90 minutes.Kane missed England’s 3-0 friendly win over Wales with an ankle problem.But the Bayern Munich forward