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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
Tuchel worried about right-back situation
Thomas Tuchel says he is "worried" about England's right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury.
'Bye-bye, Scotland' - Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan Army
Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.
Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham proved once again why they are key players for England, after both men scored in a 2-0 win over Pana
Rashford says he wasn't at 'best level' in first start of World Cup
After making his first start of the World Cup in England's 2-0 win against Panama, Marcus Rashford says he can raise his game going forward in the tou
'He's that guy!' Pundits praise 'brilliant' Bellingham
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney praise Jude Bellingham's "desire and hunger" to perform on the biggest stage, after the En
Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
Kane hails 'very versatile' Bellingham after Panama win
Harry Kane praises Jude Bellingham's ability to thrive when he has the freedom to "attack the game" after the midfielder set up a goal for the England
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026
<ul><li><p>Clarke goes weeks after signing new four-year contract</p></li><li><p>‘Thanks for having me and good luck to my successor’</p></li></ul><p>
Scotland's elimination from World Cup confirmed
Scotland are out of the 2026 World Cup as they are unable to finish the group stage as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners
Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winn
Croatia 2-1 Ghana: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/24/world-cup-groups-permutations-roun
World Cup player ratings: Bellingham and Rashford spark England against Panama
<p>Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford shone for Thomas Tuchel but José Luis Rodríguez was always a handful too</p><p><strong>Jordan Pickford</strong>
Croatia snatch second by beating Ghana but both through to World Cup knockout stage
<p>It had been another rainy day in Pennsylvania and with no roof at the Philadelphia Stadium, the risk of 65,000 people in ponchos left feeling miser
Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.
Panama 0-2 England: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/24/world-cup-groups-permutations-roun
Who could England face in last 32 after qualifying for next round?
England secure top spot in Group L and a World Cup last-32 tie against a third-placed team with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday.
The party’s officially over: Scotland eliminated from the World Cup
<ul><li><p>Steve Clarke’s side managed only a single goal</p></li><li><p>Can no longer qualify as one of best third-placed sides</p></li></ul><p>Scotl
Who had the X-factor and who had a tough game? England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions' win over Panama in the World Cup.
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